Endoscopy Technician I, Ambulatory Surgery Center
About The Position
The Endoscopy Technician I prepares and maintains medical endoscopic instruments, equipment, and sterile setups according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. The role performs safety checks to verify that equipment functions properly, prepares procedure rooms, positions or transports patients, and assists physicians and nurses. The technician also conducts in-service training sessions to share information about equipment and instruments. This position supports the Nursing function in the Ambulatory Surgery Center at St Elizabeth Hospital - Surgery Center in O’Fallon, Illinois. The schedule is days, 36–40 hours per week, with no call and no weekends. The scheduled weekly hours are 40. HSHS describes its culture as grounded in respect, care, competence, and joy, with a focus on patients and continually improving processes, procedures, and outcomes using advanced technologies and treatments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Endo Tech, EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant experience or background is preferred.
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
- Nursing Assistant certification, Certified Medical Assistant certification, or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain medical endoscopic instruments, equipment, and sterile setups according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
- Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
- Prepare procedure rooms.
- Position or transport patients.
- Assist physicians and nurses.
- Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
