CNA - Endoscopy Center FT
About The Position
The Endoscopy Technician/CNA prepares, maintains, disinfects, and calibrates endoscopic equipment and assists physicians and nurses during procedures, including colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies. The role supports patient preparation, comfort, and safety; assists with procedures such as biopsies or polyp removal; and maintains sterile conditions when appropriate. The position is based at the Endoscopy Center in Gibson City, Illinois, and works 40 hours per week across four 10-hour days. The role involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues. It is recommended that the employee receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. Work takes place in patient care areas with limited discomfort from dust, dirt, noise, and similar conditions. Employees may encounter contagious diseases or infectious materials; the potential for personal harm or injury is limited when proper safety precautions and equipment are used.
Requirements
- BLS certification on hire.
- Interest and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick.
- Willingness to participate in continuous learning.
- Ability to carry out instructions.
- Manual dexterity to ambulate 8–12 hours per shift and manage multiple pieces of equipment, tubes, and invasive lines.
- Physical strength to perform CPR at the bedside or on the floor; lift, push, or pull 60–300 pounds with assistance as often as 30 times per 8 hours; and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from 14 inches to waist; lift 30 pounds from waist to shoulder and 20 pounds from shoulder overhead; carry 40 pounds for 30 feet; push 50 pounds for 30 feet; and pull 50 pounds for 10 feet.
- Emotional stability to manage high stress over 8–12 hours, including acute patient care, fast-paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, patient and family emotional demands, and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other healthcare workers.
- Knowledge of endoscopy equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of techniques and infection-control protocols.
Responsibilities
- Sanitize, clean, disinfect, and calibrate endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment according to standards and manufacturer guidelines.
- Assist physicians and nurses with setup and execution of endoscopic procedures.
- Place devices to monitor vital signs, position patients, and support their comfort and safety during procedures.
- Collect and label specimens, and ensure proper handling and transfer to nursing for laboratory analysis.
- Prepare and maintain procedure suites, stock supplies, remove soiled equipment, and keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
- Perform equipment safety checks, help identify and maintain equipment, and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot endoscopy equipment.
- Follow approved Structure and Process Standards for the select patient population.
- Apply infection-control techniques and protocols to protect patients and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
