Endoscopy Tech - GI Lab / Endoscopy Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The Endoscopic Technician is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well-being of the patients by performing specifically assigned tasks and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The GI Lab technician manually cleans and disinfects the endoscopes utilized in all the GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures. The GI Lab technician maintains the disinfectant solutions and assists with monitoring the quality of the solutions and the effectiveness of the reprocessing procedure. The GI Lab Technician will assist the physicians during procedures (under the direction of the RN) with biopsies, therapeutics techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, bleeding therapeutics (clips, banders), etc. Demonstrates the ability to function as an assistant in GI procedures. Provide timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs. Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures. Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) licensure in the state of Florida preferred
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Certified Endoscopic Tech through Society Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates preferred
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Manually cleans and disinfects the endoscopes utilized in all the GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures.
• Maintains the disinfectant solutions and assists with monitoring the quality of the solutions and the effectiveness of the reprocessing procedure.
• Assists the physicians during procedures (under the direction of the RN) with biopsies, therapeutics techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, bleeding therapeutics (clips, banders), etc.
• Functions as an assistant in GI procedures.
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs.
• Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures.
• Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED