Endoscopy Tech - OLGMC GI Lab - PRN

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Endoscopy Tech assists with gastrointestinal procedures competently and professionally. The role requires understanding basic anatomy and physiology related to GI procedures and appropriate handling, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection of equipment and supplies. The technician works in a patient-care setting and routinely encounters blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that could contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with endoscopic procedures.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification through IAHCSMM or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification through CBSPD, to be obtained within two years of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during procedures.
• Clean and disinfect endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.
• Maintain equipment.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge.
• Provide effective care and adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED