Endoscopy Technician Lead

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician Lead provides therapeutic technical patient care and assists physicians, nurses, and the endoscopy team with advanced interventional endoscopy procedures. The role is an expert resource for procedural care, endoscope handling and reprocessing, and supply use and stock. The Lead Technician also serves as a preceptor and training resource for new staff. The position requires independent competency across endoscopy-unit functions, in-depth GI knowledge, and competency in basic GI procedures and advanced procedures when applicable at the site. The Lead Technician supports preparation of procedure rooms and sterile fields, gathers instruments and supplies, assists with procedures, transports patients and equipment, audits processes, maintains supplies, and cares for endoscopes and accessories. The role collaborates with the Renown Health Care team, applies infection-control knowledge in the GI setting, and assists with supply and equipment maintenance under a manager's or supervisor's direction. This position provides patient care.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
At least 2 years of experience in endoscopy or in a clinical setting such as a GI clinic, sterile processing department, or operating room.
Current CPR certification meeting AHA standards upon hire.
At time of hire, completion of the Endoscopy Technician Skills & Equipment Checklist with an average score of 3 or higher.
At time of hire, SGNA Associates Program Certification.
At time of hire, SGNA Advanced Associate Certificate of Recognition.
At time of hire, ASGE GI Tech Program Certificate of Completion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Ability to use a computer for online learning requirements, accessing online forms and policies, and completing online benefits enrollment.

Nice To Haves

Documentation of an anatomy/physiology class and a microbiology class from an accredited institution.
Basic computer skills from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic technical patient care and assist physicians, nurses, and the endoscopy team during advanced interventional endoscopy procedures.
Serve as an expert resource for procedural care, endoscope handling and reprocessing, and supply use and stock.
Precept and train new staff.
Prepare procedure rooms and sterile fields to support a safe patient-care environment.
Gather required instruments and supplies and serve as an endoscopy procedure assistant.
Transport patients and equipment.
Audit certain processes.
Stock and maintain supplies and equipment under the direction of a manager or supervisor.
Provide care and maintenance for endoscopes and their accessories.
Collaborate with members of the Renown Health Care team and apply infection-control practices in the GI setting.