Job Purpose: Care and maintenance of endoscopes and accessory equipment utilized for medical procedures, following infection control guidelines and company policies. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) scheduled for five 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00 am-5:30 pm at our Eagan location. The Endoscopy Technician position is a great opportunity to gain experience in the medical field and no prior experience is required. We offer complete and thorough paid job training for our Endoscopy Technicians. The starting rate of pay for this position is between $18.59-$21.38/hour. Where an applicant may fall on the salary range will vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience and education.
Essential Functions: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and regular attendance is required. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the primary essential functions required; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Turn around procedure rooms: set up and take down
- Trouble shoot endoscopes in the procedure room as needed
- Clean and high level disinfect endoscopes
- Clean, high level disinfect or sterilize accessory equipment
- Stock supplies for the Endoscopy Center and order as needed
- Prepare scope for transport
- Help clean and make beds in recovery as needed
- Assist nursing staff and physicians as needed
- Operation and maintenance of endoscopy equipment as directed
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Qualification Requirements: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience with equipment cleaning and reprocessing or experience as a Sterile Processing Technician is preferred but not required.
Certifications/Licenses: None required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of:
- Customer Service
Ability to:
- Problem Solve
- Multitask
- Prioritize and be detail oriented
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Use active listening skills
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of the physical demands required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and transport up to 25 pounds on occasion and reach to hang scopes and stock supplies. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly on their feet. Employees must be able to tolerate personal protective equipment including gowns, gloves, face masks, and eye protection. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
A color blindness test is required for the Endoscopy Tech job. Endoscopy Techs must be able to differentiate color changes for monitoring chemical efficacy tests in which pass and fail are different colors as well as sterilization and biologic indicator color changes which are used to ensure sterilization processes have been completed.
Working Environment: The working environment described here is representative of the setting which an employee may encounter on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in an outpatient Endoscopy Center and rotates in and out of procedure rooms and the equipment processing room. The employee is exposed to cleaning and hazardous chemicals. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. The employee is exposed to a computer monitor daily. Employees may be required to travel to other company locations due to staffing and training needs. The employee may be required to travel by automobile and exposed to changing weather conditions while performing the duties of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be alert to conditions that may impact the safety of patients, employees, and visitors.
This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
MNGI Digestive Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
It is the policy of MNGI Digestive Health to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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- The genuine care and well-being of our patients is our highest mission.
- We are committed to providing the nation's finest relationship-centered healthcare.
- We distinguish ourselves through professionalism, service excellence, renowned clinical expertise, and an unparalleled care environment where patients, their families, and each member of our team are respected and valued.
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