Medical Instrument Technician (Gastroenterology)

Assists the Gastroenterologist and/or the GI Surgeon in various clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic and/or emergency procedures Assists with endoscopic biopsies and polypectomies. Provides patients an initial preparation checklist and provides an explanation of the procedures to minimize fears and to ensure their cooperation. Selects, sets up, adjusts and operates equipment for designated procedures. Moves the mobile procedure cart, equipment cart and portable monitor to the ED, ICU or OR. Prepares the equipment for operation; and, assists the gastroenterology physician in the procedure with the equipment. Positions and drapes the patient in accordance with clinic standard operating procedures. Operates the automatic endoscope reprocessing system to disinfect equipment. Disinfects equipment to prevent patient infection and cross-contamination by disassembling the scope, brushes parts and dips into a solution prior to putting into the washer. Prepares reports on examinations, equipment an