Endoscopy Technician II

HCA•Salt Lake City, UT

41d

About The Position

As the Endo Specialist II you will play a vital role in maintaining competent care delivery to patients in our Endoscopy Setting. Our team is amazing and we consider ourselves a family, we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. In this role: You will act as a clinical resource for physicians and other hospital staff (ICU, OR, etc.) regarding instrument choices and function based on manufacturer specifications and guidelines. You will be able to participate in all procedures of varying complexity including ERCP, Spyglass, EUS, bronchoscopy and esophageal manometry. You will be able to recognize physical landmarks and demonstrate advanced skill in instrument manipulation, tissue acquisition, placement of devices, and proficiently sets up all related equipment. You will assist with and carry out functions required to safely perform endoscopy procedures, taking into consideration age appropriate care. Recognizes development of intra-procedural complications and pro-actively participates in emergency interventions. You will assume primary responsibility for eliminating out of date equipment. You will clean and disinfects scopes and other reusable equipment per protocol: performs manual pre-cleaning and activates reprocessors. You will facilitate patient flow by transporting patients in department as well as throughout hospital, assisting RNs in coordinating schedule of rooms for day. You will participate in planning next day's schedule, assessing adequacy of resources, identifying need to arrange additional staff or opportunity to flex staff off. You will identify quality improvement opportunities and high risk procedures and processes and lead other staff in quality improvement projects utilizing FOCUS-PDCA principles. You will independently prepare and test cleaning solutions and change reprocessor filters per schedule and as necessary. You will be responsible for contacting patients, providing appropriate information regarding arrival time, need for driver, etc. You will prepare the procedure room, assembles scope and other equipment based on physician preference, patient age, special needs and anticipated interventions.

Requirements

American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

Nice To Haves

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Completion of technologist course or comparable experience preferred.
One year of hospital-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a clinical resource for physicians and other hospital staff regarding instrument choices and function based on manufacturer specifications and guidelines.
Participate in all procedures of varying complexity including ERCP, Spyglass, EUS, bronchoscopy and esophageal manometry.
Recognize physical landmarks and demonstrate advanced skill in instrument manipulation, tissue acquisition, placement of devices, and proficiently sets up all related equipment.
Assist with and carry out functions required to safely perform endoscopy procedures, taking into consideration age appropriate care. Recognizes development of intra-procedural complications and pro-actively participates in emergency interventions.
Assume primary responsibility for eliminating out of date equipment.
Clean and disinfects scopes and other reusable equipment per protocol: performs manual pre-cleaning and activates reprocessors.
Facilitate patient flow by transporting patients in department as well as throughout hospital, assisting RNs in coordinating schedule of rooms for day.
Participate in planning next day's schedule, assessing adequacy of resources, identifying need to arrange additional staff or opportunity to flex staff off.
Identify quality improvement opportunities and high risk procedures and processes and lead other staff in quality improvement projects utilizing FOCUS-PDCA principles.
Independently prepare and test cleaning solutions and change reprocessor filters per schedule and as necessary.
Responsible for contacting patients, providing appropriate information regarding arrival time, need for driver, etc.
Prepare the procedure room, assembles scope and other equipment based on physician preference, patient age, special needs and anticipated interventions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.