Endoscopy Technician (10 Positions) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

REF - V/FT/82/2022

Position Summary

The Endoscopy Technician will prepare and maintain the medical facilities instruments, equipment, and sterile environments necessary for gastroenterology procedures. The Technician performs assistance duties during advanced endoscopic procedures (i.e. ERCP) under the supervision of the medical specialty and the Nursing Officer;

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the nursing staff, medical staff and all members of the health care team;
• Demonstrates professionalism through communication, education and participation as a team member;
• Responsible for the safe, quality care, and safety of patients who come under his/her care.
• Preparing a suite or room for an endoscopy procedure
• Maintaining or repairing endoscopy equipment
• Reprocessing (sterilizing) moderate to complex endoscopy equipment
• Collecting specimens from a patient
• Ensuring equipment is in proper working order before a procedure
• Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, appropriately positioning patient and cleaning/shaving/numbing testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results. Recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Monitors patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Performing direct patient care activities and monitor each patient’s vital signs.
• Stock supplies, work with specimens, and keep work areas clean.

Minimum Qualifications

• G.I./Endoscopy diploma or degree with an accredited Surgical Technician program is required.
• Minimum Experience/Knowledge: two (2) years of previous GI Lab/Endoscopy experience required.
• One year of Advanced endoscopy (i.e. ERCP) procedure experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers through the Red Cross or a similar agency required.