Job Type
Full-time
Description
- Endo Technician is a member of the Endoscopy Team who assists the Physician, RN and Anesthetist with the preparation, intra-op procedure functions, and post-procedure cleaning.
- Assists in preparing the procedure room prior to the patient entering the room.
- Shares responsibility with Circulating RN Scribe for procedure equipment acquirement.
- Makes sure scope is hooked up and functioning adequately.
- Presents the scope and accessories to the physician as needed.
- Assists with Specimen Collection: Obtaining, Labeling, Transporting and Verifying.
- Transports used Scopes to the Processing Room.
- Cleans Rooms between cases with correct Aseptic Technique.
- Cross train as a Scope Washer.
- Transport patients if needed.
- Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Physician, and or Administrator.
- Ability to work at other locations and overtime as needed
- Must be open to cross training and learning other areas as needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, technical school training and certification as a “surgical technician”.
- Six months of on-the-job training and experience in a hospital or outpatient surgery endoscopy room suite.
- BLS certified.
- Communicates effectively with patients, family members, staff and physicians.
- Must possess compassion and empathy with patients.
- Must have the ability to perform duties with little to no supervision.
- Must have the ability to follow direction from Nurse Manager, Physician or Administrator.
- The ability to follow Physician’s orders with relative ease and proficiency.
- Must present professionally, be cooperative and pleasant along with good people skills.
- Works well with others.
Salary Description
$18.00-$24.00 Dependent on experience