Endoscopy Technician

About the role

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to the physician and RN during the Endoscopic procedure under the supervision of the RN and ensures the Endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedure.
• Maintains PAR levels of the Endoscopy equipment and supplies and contributes to the safe and sterile endoscopy environment.
• Cleans and sterilizes the Endoscopic scopes and equipment and completes other duties as assigned.
• Aids the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.
• Ensures appropriate supplies are available for the physician.
• Identifies supplies and equipment necessary to perform specific endoscopic procedures.
• Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability prior to procedures.
• Performs skilled technical tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse or physician.
• Participates in physician updates and notifies the physician/RN if there is an issue with aseptic technique during the procedure.
• Orders and restocks supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates competence in proper handling, labeling, transporting and logging of specimens.
• Handles endoscopes appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper preparation and high-level disinfection of Endoscopes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate as an Anesthesia Tech, Surgical Technologist, LPN or Medical Assistant from an accredited program
• Minimum 1 year Endoscopy Technician experience
• Prior experience with airway management, sterile equipment, and sterile fields

Qualifications

• Preferred: Minimum 1 year experience as an Anesthesia Technician or Surgical Technician in the Operating Room
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant in critical care area
• Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant - National Nurse Aide Assessment Program
• Preferred: Licensed Practical Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
• Preferred: Certified Anesthesia Technician - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians
• Required: Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with patients, families, physicians and other health care providers.
• Prior EMR experience preferred.
• Exemplary verbal communication skills required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills required.
• Familiar with PC’s required.

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Day - 8 hour shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).