Endoscopy Technologist

9/16- reopened for profiles

SHIFT: 7A-3P- Shift Will Vary

START: ASAP

REQUIRED:

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification via AHA.

Also Required: CST, SGNA, CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification.

Weekend Requirement:

Two weekends a month ( Saturday Sunday)

On Call Requirement:

1 week night of call per week

POSITION TITLE: GI Procedure Technician Certified

DEPARTMENT: Outpatient Procedure Clinic

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures. Responsible for care, maintenance, inventory and reorder of all GI related supplies and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Completion of high school or GED. Prefer two years post high school education in related healthcare field, preferable in radiology, respiratory or nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification. CST, SGNA, CBSPD orIAHCSMM certification

SKILLS:

1. Strong organizational skills
2. Ability to work collaboratively with others
3. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
4. Ability to read, write and speak fluent English; Spanish as a second language helpful
5. Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions.

EXPERIENCE: Two years GI lab technician experience preferred, outpatient setting.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Manager, Perianesthesia, Charge Nurse

- Bloodborne pathogens: C

ENVIRONMENT: Requires knowledge of safety standards to limit exposure to infectious disease and strong chemicals. In daily contact with body fluids of patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Operates, cleans and maintains procedure equipment such as endoProducts, video and microprocessor instruments, biopsy forceps, stints, cautery, etc. Moves from one area to another within the hospital and/or clinic. Positions patients, lifts and moves equipment throughout hospital. Able to serve in limited nursing assistant role in Out Patient Procedure Clinic.