Overview:
The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for:
- Providing support services to Anesthesiologists; CRNAs/AAs; Fellows, and GI/Endoscopy Suite Physicians, Nursing staff, and other care providers in the provision of patient care before, during, and after GI procedures.
- Maintaining Anesthesia and Endoscopic equipment/accessories, supplies, and inventory.
- Care, handling, and reprocessing of endoscopic equipment/accessories
- Set up, turn over, and take down of the procedure room.
- Assisting with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physicians in Endoscopy.
- Providing technical assistance to physicians and nursing staff during procedures as directed, within their scope of practice.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One to two years experience in a health care related role i.e. nursing assistant or PCA; MA; Anesthesia Tech required;
Prefer:
- College degree with emphasis on biology and human anatomy.
- Experience with high-level disinfection/sterile processing of supplies/equipment and infection control practices.
- Experience providing anesthesia support in an OR/Procedural setting is highly desirable.
- BLS
- Computer experience preferred
Demonstrated:
- strong oral and written communication skills;
- excellence in public contact skills;
- ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and display initiative; dependability, ability to accept direction and interact with others as a team member essential;
- strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently;
- understanding of medical terminology.
Completion of the SGNA Associates Program by end of first year; Completion of SGNA Advanced Associates program within 18 months of hire.
Certification (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor: CFER; or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor: CER) preferred within 2 years of hire.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: Basic Life Support every 2 years or CPR checkoff yearly. Maintain Certification if Obtained. Annual competencies must be met as set by department.