Endoscopy Tech

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Critical thinking with the ability to problem solve are necessary.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years endoscopy technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with setting up equipment prior to the endoscopic procedures according to standard instructions.
• Assists with preparing the patient for the procedure, assists the RN in attaching patient to monitors, applying O2 as needed.
• Assists the physician during endoscopic procedure as directed.
• Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes.
• Follows established guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of scopes and accessories following endoscopic procedures.
• Performs daily maintenance checks of endoscopes.
• Maintains log for scope processing, for cleaning systems and High-Level Disinfection.
• Assist in maintaining physical and environmental care between and after procedures.
• Assists with maintenance of stock supplies and equipment.
• Assists with inventory and ordering as needed.
• Informs the charge nurse, supervisor, or director of any needed equipment or supplies.
• Maintains PAR levels for all areas of patient care.
• Stocks rooms daily.
• Assist in obtaining carts, films, supplies, equipment, etc. as needed.
• Shall report to the endoscopy area daily on arrival.
• Accepts “on call” as directed and will accept direction from the RN assigned call for same rotation.
• Must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

What This Job Offers

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