Summary:

An endoscopy technician is a clinical assistant who supports and assists gastroenterology (GI) specialists while they use endoscopes to perform exploratory procedures of the stomach, colon, and esophagus.

Some of these endoscopic procedures include colonoscopy visualization and biopsy specimen collection.

Computer proficiency in an endoscopic software program may also be a component of this position.

An important part of the job also includes strict adherence to infection control measures in regard to endoscope reprocessing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies, stocking when necessary.

• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning and correct identification of the patient and correlates patient to an endoscopic software program.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain scopes or other endoscopic instruments ac...