Dartmouth Health
Manchester, NH, USA
47082263
Overview Assists physicians during endoscopy procedures, handling specimens collected and sterilizing equipment. Responsibilities
Assists physicians with various procedures, including, but not limited to, colonoscopies, upper gastrointestinal endoscopies (EGDs), esophageal dilations, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, etc.
Prepares procedure room for case, maintaining clean examination areas by setting up rooms, cleaning instruments after case.
Responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures, ensuring proper patient grounding and proper function of electrocautery equipment.
Initiates cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Troubleshoots equipment malfunction, calls for yearly equipment checks, and calls equipment vendors for assistance.
Handles the maintenance of all endoscopes. Checks all scopes that will be used for color and clarity, that air and water channels are open, that the control knobs are not too tight or loose, and...