Endoscopy Tech Full Time

USPI•Canton, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Stark Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a dedicated endoscopy tech to join their esteemed team. As an endoscopy tech, you will play a vital role in upholding the core beliefs of value, integrity, continuity, accessibility, and community engagement. The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI and PAIN management procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Prepares equipment and anticipates Physician and patient needs for GI procedures. Provides general maintenance of the clinical area and equipment. Oversees the GI procedures and maintains all aspects of the GI procedure area. Assessing patients prior to procedure. Document intra-procedure notes. Assist physician on all GI procedures. Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies in the GI procedure area. Cleans and maintains equipment per Center policy. Assists in Preop and Recovery with turning over bays, discharging patients, basic patient assistance and stocking.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Medical assistant certification
Current BLS required
Knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the OR and GI
Strong Customer Service Skills
Manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly
Must be conscientious, organized and able to handle the stress of a busy operating room & GI lab environment
Must be able to function as a team player
Possess the ability to lift 25 pounds
Must be able to communicate and understand the English language, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Certification in Operating Room Technology a plus
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Rendering professional care to patients undergoing GI and PAIN management procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established procedures.
Functioning cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics.
Preparing equipment and anticipating Physician and patient needs for GI procedures.
Providing general maintenance of the clinical area and equipment.
Overseeing the GI procedures and maintaining all aspects of the GI procedure area.
Assessing patients prior to procedure.
Documenting intra-procedure notes.
Assisting physician on all GI procedures.
Preparing and maintaining equipment and supplies in the GI procedure area.
Cleaning and maintaining equipment per Center policy.
Assisting in Preop and Recovery with turning over bays, discharging patients, basic patient assistance and stocking.