Endoscopy Technician

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Shift Hours:

8-4:30pm. On-call rotation with week/weekend coverage 4:30pm-6:00am weeknights. 24/7 weekend coverage

Schedule Notes:

Candidate must have: BLS Experience in advance procedures

• Ebus, bronchoscopy, standard

EUS and ERCPs Shift:

8am

• 430pm On-Call is

Required:

one weekend a month

• coverage starts at 6am,
• 24•hour shift one week a month•coverage is 4:30pm-6am

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the provider, nursing leadership and /or a Registered Nurse (RN), performs a variety of nursing care functions within all aspects of Endoscopy Will implement appropriate actions as assigned to provide support and comfort to the patient's needs, observes the patient and communicates pertinent data to the RN Performs technical patient care services under supervision of nursing leadership and a RN or the

Charge RN Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

Assists physicians and RN with endoscopic procedures Assists with pre/ intra / post endoscopic care of the patient including monitoring vital signs as necessary and as directed by the RN Makes beds, cleans rooms, and serves as a runner for equipment during procedures and for transport of patients as necessary Properly positions patient pre and intra procedure Selects correct endoscope and performs quality control check pre-procedure to include air, water and white balancing Enters patient and procedure information into endoscopy report writing software pre-procedure and intra procedure as necessary Handles and manages procedure accessory equipment to include, but not limited to endoscopic forceps, polyp snares, endoscopic clips, retrieval nets/ graspers, heater probes and specimen collection containers Supports airway via head positioning and performs oropharyngeal suctioning Provides abdominal pressure as guided by provider Collects specimen and labels specimens with accuracy Performs immediate post procedure endoscope pre-cleaning Knows how to set up for, assemble / disassemble accessories for numerous technical procedures Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes and necessary support equipment including suction, CO2 pumps and water pumps Assembles and disassembles endoscopic instruments, accessories and related equipment Cleans and processes equipment after procedures, including testing for leaks and other troubleshooting Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories Assists with other duties or projects as assigned

Required Experience:

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with endoscopy equipment or scope/instrument reprocessing, preferred Minimal two years health care exposure in a similar clinic setting, preferred

Required Education:

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent

Preferred Education:

Graduation from an Accredited (CAAHEP/ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, Surgical Technician, or Emergency Medical Tech training, preferred

Required Certification & Licensure:

BLS OpTech is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws.

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INDLP Pay:

$26.00

• $27.

80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Vision insurance

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person