Endoscopy Technician

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Endoscopy Technician serves as a member of the healthcare team

and provides technical support to the surgeon, endoscopy nurse, and anesthesiologist in the

procedure room. The Endoscopy Tech assumes appropriate responsibilities in the intraoperative

area by preparing and maintaining the instruments and equipment used in endoscopic procedures

including calibration of endoscopes and other related equipment according to facility standards.

They may also assist the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down endoscopic procedures,

pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.

This is a Part-Time position, 3 days work week!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• May operate designated endoscopic equipment.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on
• surgical field.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• Restock procedure rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other procedures rooms for coverage.
• Prepare cases for next day.
• May help transport patient.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology (Center dependent)
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED

• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.