Endoscopy Tech 1

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

18h

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. The Endoscopy Technician 1, under a Registered Nurse's supervision, assists with technical procedures, patient care, and other duties. We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
Ability to see and hear with or without correction.
Takes personal responsibility to participate in performance improvement activities as they are available.
Attends 100% of in-service education, as job required.
Attends 50% of staff meetings; if unable to attend, employee is responsible for content.
H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains equipment safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assists physician and other designated clinical staff members in carrying out procedures which require aseptic techniques observing standard precautions.
Safely transports cart to different areas of facility as needed; prepares patient for exam or procedure and assists physician.
Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate assistance.
Cleans room before and after procedures, takes soiled equipment to decontamination room.
Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for the assigned area. Places general and special supply orders from purchasing promptly.
Sets up the procedure room by ensuring all equipment and supplies are present and working.
Restocks all supplies in assigned rooms at the end of shift.
Performs quality checks on equipment and ensures repairs if necessary. Cleans and disinfects specialty equipment according to established policies and procedures.