ENDOSCOPY TECH

ENDOSCOPY TECH

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Albuquerque Job Ref:

3071638115

Employer:

Network Company Name:

University of New Mexico•Hospitals

Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time

State:

New Mexico

City:

Albuquerque

Zip Code:

87103

Post Date:

02/16/2026 Minimum Offer $ 16.99/hr. Maximum Offer $ 24.79/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Endoscopy Center FTE:

1.00 Full Time

Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Assist in the nursing care and preparation of G.I. Lab/Endoscopy Center patients. Function as a member of the procedure team in issuing supplies and instruments to Endoscopists. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

•Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments

PREPARATION

•Assist in preparing patient and procedure area; prepare and maintain endoscopy video cart, light source, supplies, endoscope, instillation pump and lab containers

SPECIMENS

•Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis

ADMISSIONS

•Assist with patient admission to Admitting and Recovery

PATIENT TRANSPORT

•Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

•Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies

DOCUMENTATION

•Document all patient care activity, provider and instrument utilization in electronic medical record or hard copy as appropriate; complete all billing sheets STOCK•Perform restocking duties as necessary

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

•Function as a service coordinator with RN for special procedure preparations

DEVELOPMENT

•Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

PATIENT SAFETY 1

•Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 2

•Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

PATIENT SAFETY 3

•Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4

•Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5

•Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

PATIENT CENTERED MED

•Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications Education:

Essential:

High School or GED Equivalent

Nonessential:

Program Graduate Program Graduate Associate Degree Education specialization:

Nonessential:

Surgical Technician Medical Assistant Program

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Program Experience:

Essential:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

No preferred experience

Credentials:

Essential:

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Hazard:

Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call duties Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Department:

Clinical Nursing Support