Endoscopy Technician

Main responsibilities

• Prepare the endoscopy room, instruments, and equipment before procedures.
• Check endoscopes and accessories to ensure they are clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Assist the doctor during procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and bronchoscopy, as applicable.
• Handle and pass instruments and accessories safely during the procedure.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices.
• Perform proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization/reprocessing of endoscopes according to hospital protocols.
• Handle specimens collected during procedures and ensure correct labeling and transfer to the laboratory.
• Monitor and maintain stocks of instruments, consumables, and accessories.
• Assist with patient preparation and positioning while maintaining privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Follow safety procedures for sharps, chemicals, biological materials, and equipment.
• Identify equipment problems and report faults to the appropriate supervisor or biomedical/equipment team.
• Maintain procedure, cleaning, and equipment records as required.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe endoscopy unit.
• Follow hospital policies, standard operating procedures, and professional ethics.
• Assist with emergency situations within the scope of training and responsibility.