Endoscopy Technician I Saint Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Acts under the direction of the endoscopist and/or Registered Nurse during endoscopic procedures. May assist the RN in technical aspects of circulating duties. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in the maintenance of Procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment. Assures the integrity/condition and availability of adequate equipment. (40%) Functions as an integral member of the team throughout the performance of GI-endoscopic procedures. (30%) Disassembles and reprocesses instrumentation on a post-procedure basis as per current departmental policy. Maintains documentation as per policy. (20%) Maintains effective two-way communications with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. (5%) May assist with special procedures under the direction of the RN and MD (e.g., Yag lasers, wound care, etc.). (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in health-related field.
• Prior GI-endoscopy experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the maintenance of Procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment.
• Assures the integrity/condition and availability of adequate equipment.
• Functions as an integral member of the team throughout the performance of GI-endoscopic procedures.
• Disassembles and reprocesses instrumentation on a post-procedure basis as per current departmental policy.
• Maintains documentation as per policy.
• Maintains effective two-way communications with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• May assist with special procedures under the direction of the RN and MD (e.g., Yag lasers, wound care, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED