Endoscopy Technician II

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

9d • $22 - $30

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician II performs delegated patient-care activities and provides team support in GI procedure rooms. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the technician assists with direct patient care during procedures and helps physicians with equipment used for colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and other procedures in Mayo Clinic endoscopy areas. The role also includes patient-care duties outside the procedure room, including in recovery rooms and endoscope reprocessing rooms. At sites with an Endoscopy Technician I position, the technician is also responsible for maintaining competency in endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfection.

The position operates in a dynamic environment where daily assignments may change at short notice. Patient care and teamwork are priorities. The technician must be able to work independently, troubleshoot equipment in the procedural area, and follow established procedure guidelines. Commitment to Endoscopy is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least one year of Endoscopy Technician I experience, or two years of direct patient-care experience, or one year of central service/sterile processing technician experience and six months of direct patient-care experience.
• Knowledge of or experience with electronic applications.
• Knowledge of surgical or central service functions, including high-level disinfection processes, and intravenous catheterization, phlebotomy, and/or GI endoscopy equipment and procedures.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, Phlebotomy Technician program, or equivalent health-care experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.
• Experience performing multiple tasks within a work shift.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the work unit.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 60 days of hire and maintenance of BCLS competency.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and follow established procedure guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated activities related to patient care and overall team support in GI procedure rooms.
• Assist with direct patient care during procedures under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Assist physicians with equipment used for colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and other ancillary procedures.
• Perform patient-care duties outside the procedure room, including in recovery rooms and endoscope reprocessing rooms.
• At sites with an Endoscopy Technician I position, maintain competency in current endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfection.
• Troubleshoot equipment in the procedural area and follow established procedure guidelines.
• Adapt to changing daily assignments and support patient care and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical plan options
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account
• Vision plan with a national network
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for eligible expenses
• Competitive retirement package
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

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