Endoscopy Tech I
Core
Supports safe patient care and equipment decontamination during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
Role type
Endoscopy Technician I
Builds
Safe patient care environment and sterile endoscopy equipment
Domain
Healthcare / Gastrointestinal Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning, electrocautery safety, specimen handling, high-level disinfection, equipment testing, inventory management
Preferred skills
Prior GI/Pulmonary experience, ERCP/EUS exposure, CPR certification
Technologies
Imaging systems, tracking boards, decontamination processors
Responsibilities
Transport patients to/from procedure rooms, assist with patient positioning and basic care during endoscopy, ensure patient safety during electrocautery, clean and decontaminate endoscopes per SGNA standards, test and maintain equipment, handle lab specimens, set up procedure rooms
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on technician