A. Pre-Procedure Activities

- Call and identify the patient using details such as name, UHID number and age. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Confirm that patient details have been entered correctly in the system and complete the entry where required. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Check that appropriate patient consent has been obtained. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Complete the required check-in and check-out processes. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Verify that the time-out form has been completed appropriately. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Position the patient comfortably and prepare the patient as instructed by the doctor. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook], [PARAMEDICAL GS^CSSD | Excel]
- Ensure necessary endoscopy equipment, accessories and scopes are available and ready for use.

B.

Procedure

Assistance

- Assist the Gastroenterologist and clinical team during endoscopic procedures within the technician's approved scope of practice.
- Handle scopes and accessories carefully to prevent equipment damage or contamination.
- Maintain readiness of required equipment throughout the procedure.
- Follow infection-control, patient-safety and staff-safety requirements.

C. Post-Procedure Activities

- Ensure equipment is in proper working condition. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- For inpatients, coordinate with counter staff regarding transfer of the patient to the concerned ward following the procedure. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Complete the required documentation and system entries.
- Raise the required PMR for materials used after the procedure. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]

4.

Scope

Cleaning, Disinfection & Maintenance

- Wipe the insertion tube with wet gauze. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook], [PARAMEDICAL GS^CSSD | Excel]




- Wash the scope and all channels thoroughly in running water. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Pass the appropriate cleaning brush through all channels. This is also specifically identified as a Gastroenterology technician privilege in PARAMEDICAL GS^CSSD. [PARAMEDICAL GS^CSSD | Excel]
- Follow the approved departmental process for detergent cleaning and high-level disinfection. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Dry the scope channels appropriately after cleaning.
- Store/hang scopes correctly to prevent damage to the insertion tube, tip or umbilical cord. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- At the end of the day, check scopes for air leakage using the tester. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook], [PARAMEDICAL GS^CSSD | Excel]
- Keep any scope with a positive leakage test aside until inspected by the appropriate responsible person. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Clean scopes using the designated washing equipment/process, dry them appropriately and store them safely. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Maintain and take appropriate care of the various scopes used in the department. [PARAMEDICAL GS^CSSD | Excel]
- Check equipment functionality and report defects promptly.

5. Quality & Safety Responsibilities

- Adhere to hospital safety norms and comply with both patient and staff safety requirements. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Follow departmental infection-prevention and endoscope-reprocessing protocols.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records.
- Participate in and contribute to departmental quality initiatives. [Endoscopy...hnician JD | Outlook]
- Escalate equipment defects, procedural concerns and safety issues to the Manager/HOD.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the reporting superior within the employee's competency and authorized scope.

📌 Technician - Endoscopy (Chennai)
🏢 Apollo Group
📍 Chennai