Care / Endo Tech - Surgery Center

Vail Health Hospital•Edwards, CO

1d•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Care/Endoscopy Technician is part of the perioperative team and provides patient care in support of the care team. The technician prepares and maintains the instruments, equipment, and sterile environment needed for gastroenterology procedures. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with no weekend requirements; the center is closed on major holidays. The role includes preparing Preop and PACU for the surgical day, assembling patient charts, assisting with patient care and documentation, supporting physicians during advanced procedures, preparing specimens, and sterilizing rooms and equipment. The technician verifies equipment function, maintains endoscopic equipment, follows infection-control and safety protocols, and works within their scope of practice while referring clinical questions to nursing or anesthesia staff as appropriate. The position requires HIPAA compliance and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

One of the following credentials is required: Colorado Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Colorado Certified Nurse Aide (CNA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologist (AMT); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcare Association; Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from the American Medical Certification Association; or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the National Association for Health Professionals.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
For Medical Assistants hired after 09/15/2018, completion of a Medical Assistant Training program is required.
Must be HIPAA compliant.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare Preop and PACU for the planned surgical day; assemble charts and gather labels, lab data, history and physical information, and other required materials.
Anticipate the unit’s needs and ensure items such as oxygen tanks and CPM pads are readily available.
Assist with and perform patient care, including collecting patient information, accurately reading and documenting vital signs, and recording intake, output, and treatments in the EMR.
Perform Preop interviews within the scope of practice and refer appropriate questions to nursing or anesthesia staff when unsure of clinical data.
Assist physicians with advanced procedures, including colonoscopies and endoscopies.
Assist with specimen collection and prepare specimens for pathology.
Assist with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations and polypectomy.
Accurately receive and implement provider instructions and orders.
Sterilize and prepare rooms and equipment, including scopes, before and after procedures.
Verify that equipment functions properly, perform safety checks, and maintain endoscopic equipment or facilitate its repair.
Apply clinical knowledge across patient types and age groups to meet patient-care needs and outcomes.
Help maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow infection-control policies and protocols.
Prioritize delegated duties and communicate with appropriate personnel when task completion may be delayed by competing demands.
Model the principles of a Just Culture and organizational values.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with HIPAA.