"Endoscopy Technician"

Posted: 03-Feb-26

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 273297

To assist physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of patient care while supporting operational functions in the Medical Procedures Center.

• Assists with patient admissions and discharge procedures. Obtains vital signs and records as indicated.
• Assists with patients in preparing for procedures as needed.
• Transfers patients to procedure rooms
• Properly positions patients and attaches monitoring equipment.
• Assists with procedures, taking and documenting vital signs and time tracking.
• Assists with positioning and suctioning patients, splinting, and supporting the positions of the endoscopes.
• Assists with biopsies during procedures.
• Assists with the transfer of patients to the recovery area.
• Assists patients in preparing for discharge from Medical Procedures Center
• Assists physicians and RNs with therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic and related procedures.
• Performs specific diagnostic tests or procedures which may include venipuncture, standard medical laboratory tests according to policy and after completion of training and/or certification.
• Acts as an advocate for the patient in their interactions with health care services
• Assists health care providers when requested.

Education

• Assists with the orientation of new staff to the Medical Procedures Center

Responsibility for Support Services

• Prepares procedure rooms with endoscopes and related equipment needed for procedures.
• Assesses proper functioning of equipment by following manufacturer guidelines for testing prior to procedures.
• Prepares specimen labels as necessary.
• Assists with trouble shooting of endoscopic equipment during procedures.
• Cleans and prepares procedure rooms and patient care areas.
• Transfers soiled equipment and supplies to reprocessing area.
• Reprocesses endoscopes and related supplies and equipment according to unit policy.
• Identifies and documents equipment and supply needs.
• Coordinates the flow of patients with all areas and staff.
• Administrative duties applicable to the Medical Procedures Center

Professional Development

• Participates in in-services and staff meetings.
• Attends staff development programs.
• Attends mandatory programs annually.
• Participates in the development of a performance plan.

Communication

• Prepares Medical Procedures Center chart forms as appropriate.
• Receives and processes phone messages as indicated.
• Maintains written records and charts according to unit policy.
• Maintains a positive, objective, assertive approach in communication

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills
• Recent experience in an outpatient setting
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• One-year Medical Assistant experience
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Endoscopy unit experience
• SGNA Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS)

Schedule

• Hours/week: 40 hours/week
• Shift: Day and evening shift; Monday - Saturday, variable shifts with variable start times and shift lengths. 10-hour position - 4 10-hour shifts per week
• Flexibility in scheduling is required.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.