Endoscopy Technician

Job Description:This position is responsible for providing technical support
and general assistance during Endoscopy procedures under the supervision of
nurses and physicians. The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for preparing
equipment and procedure rooms for procedures.

Posting Specifics
Pay Range: $18.12/hour depending on experience
Benefits Eligible: No
Shift Details: PRN/Variable Hours. On-call weekend shifts required
Department: Gastrointestinal Lab, St. Marys Medical Center (Grand
Junction, Colorado)

Scope

As an Endoscopy Tech you need to know how to:
Anticipates the need for supplies and equipment; collaborates with the
Charge Nurse and/or Manager to ensure adequate supplies and properly
functioning equipment are available in the department.
Identifies the need for and implements work orders as necessary for
malfunctioning equipment.
Receives and facilitates appropriate communication by answering inquiries and
directing patients, families, and visitors as needed.
Consistently sets up and prepares procedure room and equipment (case
specific) prior to endoscopy. (Equipment includes light source, processor,
printer and monitor).
Demonstrates knowledge, proficiency and trouble shooting skills in the use
of endoscopic equipment.
Cleans and processes endoscopic equipment following appropriate infection
control/aseptic guidelines.
Monitors quality assurance sterility checks on Steris processors.
Restocks procedure rooms and equipment carts.
Serves as primary assist to physician with all endoscopic procedures to
include Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, EGD, Dilations, PEG
placements, Biopsy Retrieval, ERCP, Sphincterotomy, Stent Therapy,
Cautery, Band Ligation, and Polypectomy.
.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, required
Minimum of three (3) months of related experience, required
Previous GI experience preferred
Current Colorado Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or directly related
experience

Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess
patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately,
particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and
typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information,
medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will
also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically
includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining
and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling
gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the
floor, e
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
time.

Location:St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:Grand Junction

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$18.12 – $23.55

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provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
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origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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