Endo Tech

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Endoscopy Tech (ENDO) Part Time- First Shift (16-hours) Surgical Dept. I Lexington, KY Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department. Description Endoscopy Tech (ENDO): Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, assists the Endoscopy team with procedures, including assisting with reprocessing of endoscopes, performance of procedures, and assisting in the preparation of patients for Endoscopy. Sets up the procedural area with supplies and equipment based upon requirements for the endoscopic procedure following aseptic technique. Cleans up and closes down the room after the procedure following aseptic Technique. Assists in preparing the patient. Assist in hooking patient up to monitoring devices; BP, EKG, SAO2. Orient’s patient and significant other(s) to environment, ie: bathroom, waiting room, etc. Assists the physician with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection during procedures. Assists with patient transport to and from procedure room. Assists in positioning patient for specific procedure. Coaches’ patient through procedure as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One to Two years Patient Care Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Assistant or other equivalent position
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date
• On-call responsibilities associated with this position

Nice To Haves

• Previous Endoscopy experience and/or Surgical Scrub Technician certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assists the Endoscopy team with procedures
• Assists with reprocessing of endoscopes
• Assists in the preparation of patients for Endoscopy
• Sets up the procedural area with supplies and equipment based upon requirements for the endoscopic procedure following aseptic technique
• Cleans up and closes down the room after the procedure following aseptic Technique
• Assists in preparing the patient
• Assist in hooking patient up to monitoring devices; BP, EKG, SAO2
• Orients patient and significant other(s) to environment, ie: bathroom, waiting room, etc
• Assists the physician with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection during procedures
• Assists with patient transport to and from procedure room
• Assists in positioning patient for specific procedure
• Coaches’ patient through procedure as needed

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.
• Work Experience
• Relevant Work Experience
• Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees