Endoscopy Technician

Amsurg • El Paso, TX

92d • Onsite

About The Position

AMSURG is a leading provider of ambulatory surgery center services, operating a network of over 250 surgery centers nationwide. In collaboration with physicians and health systems, AMSURG offers high-quality care across various medical specialties. The Endoscopy Center of El Paso is a modern facility focused on gastroenterology, emphasizing compassionate and unhurried patient care. Our physicians have served the El Paso community for over a decade, specializing in colorectal cancer screening and digestive tract issues. This position is responsible for providing professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, adhering to established procedures and working cooperatively with physicians and team members. The role may involve ensuring the proper care and use of instruments and equipment, transporting patients, and maintaining the cleanliness of the procedure room area, including assisting with room turnover in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience as an endoscopy technologist
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing the patient for the designated procedure as requested by the physician.
• Assists the physician during endoscopy procedures.
• Handles patient specimens according to policy.
• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips as requested.
• Reports observed changes in patient condition to the Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable).
• Restocks supplies after the procedure as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day.
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to the requirements of the patient, physician, and procedure, including assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to ensure high-level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure.
• Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high-level disinfection, or sterilization for instruments/equipment.
• Appropriately cleans the endoscopy suite between cases and performs daily terminal cleaning, following manufacturer’s instructions and center policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct.
• Complies with center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient.
• Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following the Chain of Command.
• Legibly documents, when necessary, in the performance of the job.
• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction.
• Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite.
• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Observes universal precautions.
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to the proper person.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Attends all required education.

What This Job Offers

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