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 is functioning properly and prepares procedure rooms. The technician may position or transport patients, assist physicians and nurses, and conduct in-service training to share information about equipment or instruments. This position is in the Endoscopy department at the St. Elizabeth Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center in O’Fallon, Illinois. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week during the daytime, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. Pay ranges from $19.50 to $28.28 per hour; the actual rate depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
- Nursing Assistant certification, Certified Medical Assistant certification, or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience.
- Nursing Assistant certification, Certified Medical Assistant certification, or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain endoscopic instruments, equipment, and sterile setups according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
- Perform safety checks to verify that equipment is functioning properly.
- Prepare procedure rooms.
- Position or transport patients.
- Assist physicians and nurses.
- Conduct in-service training sessions about equipment or instruments.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Educational 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.
- ID 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
