Description:
Schedule Requirements for this position: able to arrive at facility within 30 min of notification, 1 full weekend a month, Sat and Sunday 24 hours both days and minimum 1 night per week, 5p-7a.
Endo Tech:
Assists the physician in the performance of endoscopic and various complex interventional cases. Maintains supplies and equipment in the Endoscopy Department in proper working order. Cleans and disinfects equipment according to unit and hospital policy. Provides appropriate patient care to the Ambulatory Care and Endoscopy patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs clerical duties as necessary to assure optimal function of Ambulatory Care and Endoscopy. Assembles and maintains patient chart material, maintains records and files, and maintains order and cleanliness of the workstation. Completes charges for patients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the physician in the performance of endoscopic procedures.
- Assists in a wide array of complicated interventional procedures such as EUS, ERCP, Lithotripsy, Spyglass, EMR, Barrax, POEMS, Esophageal Stents, Duodenal Stents, Axios Stents, Bravos, and Liver Biopsies.
- Main preceptor for new tech staff teaching proper care and maintenance of scopes and orienting staff to various skills and responsibilities needed to assist physicians in GI procedures.
- Orders and maintains par levels of GI specific equipment and supplies. Recommends equipment orders to leadership.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment according to unit and hospital policy.
- Assembles and maintains patient chart material, maintains records and files, and maintains order and cleanliness of the workstation.
- Performs clerical duties as necessary to assure optimal function of Ambulatory Care and Endoscopy.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- On Call, overnight, weekends, and holidays rotation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of handling hazardous substances.
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Tact, discretion, diplomacy, and ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of Endoscopy Tech experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current AHA BLS Certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in Endoscopy preferred.
Preferred graduate of GI/OR Technology program.
GTS Certification preferred.
AGTS Certification preferred.
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