Endoscopic Technologist - Lead

This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Endoscopy Technician. The Lead Endoscopy Technician applies advanced support, training, and orientation to all Endoscopic technicians.  Additionally, the Lead will provide advanced care to patients during endoscopic procedures. This position assists in the training of Endoscopic Technicians in advanced technologies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs Endoscopy Technician duties as follows (approximately 85% of the time):

1.     Assists physician directly in procedures involving guidewire manipulation, stent placements, balloon dilations, stone retrieval, electrocautery, laser therapy including photodynamic therapy, endoscopic ultrasound, variceal and hemorrhoid banding, insertion of esophageal catheters, probes, naso and percutaneous gastric and jejunal tubes, polypectomies, fine needle aspiration, clipping of bleeding vessels, celiac plexus neurolysis, tumor obliteration, specimen processing, sphincterotomies and biliary manometry.

2.     Proficiency level of an expert in advanced interventional endoscopy, i.e., ERCPs, EUS, Endoscopic hemostasis, and capsule endoscopy.

3.     Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots all endoscopic equipment. Notifies unit leadership and Biomed of any problems as indicated.

4.     Manually clean endoscopes to remove gross debris in preparation for reprocessing by Central Sterile Processing.  Follow all infection prevention standards for cleaning and testing of scopes.

5.     Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies for department. Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available. Identifies product needs for special orders to department manager. Participates in annual inventory

6.     Orients and trains new staff members to the unit. Plans in-service training of new technicians, ensuring proper orientation of technical associates and assists in the coordination of their in-house continuing education program. 

7.     Interacts with patients and families to ensure a positive patient experience.

8.     Transport patients, as necessary, within the facility according to policy and procedure. 

9.     Participates in quality review program by monitoring technical staff. Assists with developing new work methodologies to improve the quality of service rendered

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)
• 6 plus years’ experience as an endoscopy technician (see job duties item number 2) or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology.
• 2 years' experience as a Lead Endoscopy technician

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
• ASGE and/or SGNA Certification
• Surgical Technician Certification (preferred)

·        There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.