Endoscopy Technician II - Interventional Endoscopy (Full-Time, 10-Hour Day Shifts)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

4d • $38 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Health Care – Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Technician with 2–5 years of direct experience. In a fast-paced, high-acuity endoscopy suite, you’ll support physicians, nurses, and staff across the procedural space, including room setup, instrument handling, scope preparation, procedural assisting and post-procedure turnover. Therapeutic and third-space procedure experience is highly valued including ERCP, ESD, POEM. Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager in Endoscopy or designee, the Endoscopy Technician II provides assistance to the physicians during endoscopic procedures. Assist in pre and post procedure care of endoscopy patients as directed, recognizing and addressing age-appropriate needs. Assist in functions to help the unit run smoothly, such as supplies, equipment and room maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least two (2) or more years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience within SHC, Or Two (2) years of Endo Tech experience
• Ability to provide comfort and support for perioperative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care/privacy.
• Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and make informed decisions.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to assist the team in meeting standard work requirements for all patient care in the endoscopy unit, including but not limited to, setting up a case, activities related to patient care during the case, and cleaning at completion of the case.
• Knowledge and theoretical understanding of normal/abnormal anatomy/physiology.
• Knowledge and understanding of endoscopy procedures to anticipate needs/request from proceduralists.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of the principles of technique in assisting endoscopy procedures.
• Ability to communicate and immediately correct identified breaks in technique in assisting any endoscopy procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Stanford Healthcare policies and practices that meet all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures and ability to escalate any violations of safety procedures, as appropriate.
• Takes accountability for own clinical and professional growth based on continuing education, evaluations, and feedback.
• BLS - Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

• Therapeutic and third-space procedure experience is highly valued including ERCP, ESD, POEM.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a precept to team and provides guidance to lower-level ETs as needed.
• Accurately performs endoscopy procedures, handles specialized equipment and provides assistance to the physicians during endoscopy procedures.
• Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the procedural team.
• Assists in equipment maintenance and assures adequate equipment and supplies for day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Assists in setting up equipment and rooms for specialized procedure.
• Consistently demonstrates required competencies.
• Demonstrates appropriate endoscope care technique.
• Develops positive working relationships with all members of the health care team.
• Handles specimens using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains clean technique as well as performs cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Monitors and communicates to procedural team members any breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
• Prepares for the procedures by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case.
• Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Utilize knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of proceduralists by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for anesthesia cases and assist anesthesiologist as needed.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment and follow reporting process.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
• People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

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