Endoscopy Technician I

Sutter Health•Pleasanton, CA

16h

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician I follows established endoscopy procedures to assist physicians and other health care providers with the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease. The position uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other health care providers. The technician supports department operations by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, decontamination, and setup as needed. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. The listed accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications are descriptive rather than exhaustive. Management may revise the job description or assign other tasks as circumstances change. Modifications for union-represented positions are subject to CBA guidelines. This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position with a day shift, eight-hour shifts, variable days, and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education or experience; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
General knowledge of gastrointestinal principles, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form data and instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Nice To Haves

SGNA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and other health care providers by following established endoscopy procedures for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease.
Use technical competence and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other health care providers.
Distribute department supplies.
Perform equipment maintenance, decontamination, and setup as needed.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.