Endoscopy Tech, Pool - Grants Pass Surgery Center

SCA Health•Grants Pass, OR

About The Position

SCA Health is hiring an Endoscopy Technician for Grants Pass Surgery Center. The technician assists during endoscopy procedures and supports safe, patient-centered care. The role includes preparing supplies, instruments, and the procedure room; providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist; maintaining the sterile field; and helping protect patients’ safety, dignity, privacy, and rights. The technician handles specimens, follows standard precautions and facility procedures, and provides age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice. The technician maintains and troubleshoots endoscopy instruments and accessories, cleans and prepares equipment for processing, transports equipment to decontamination areas, and ensures scopes are prepared according to facility procedures and manufacturer instructions. The role also includes patient hand-off reporting, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, room cleaning and turnover, participation in quality improvement and team activities, maintaining competencies, and pursuing professional growth. The listed hourly pay range is $24.00 to $35.00.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a BCLS course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a GI Tech.

Responsibilities

Promote SCA Health’s mission, vision, and values.
Assist during endoscopy procedures and protect patients from injury, infection, and other safety risks.
Operate equipment safely, follow procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations, and speak up about safety concerns.
Handle specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
Follow standard precautions, including using personal protective equipment.
Perform interventions to maintain wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
Protect patients’ rights, dignity, privacy, and confidential health information.
Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
Comply with Universal Protocol and facility site-validation and time-out policies.
Assemble supplies and equipment required for procedures.
Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments, provide them to the endoscopist, and maintain an organized sterile field.
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Provide accurate, concise, pertinent hand-off reports about the patient’s condition and response to care.
Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order and troubleshoot or recognize malfunctions.
Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to decontamination areas.
Prepare scopes for use according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions for use.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
Serve on a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
Assist with post-procedure room cleaning and preparation for subsequent patients.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process.
Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.