Endoscopy Technician

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the department leader, the Endoscopy Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality, maintenance and sterilization/reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and supplies; ordering inventory and stocking supplies; assisting with procedure room set up and turnover and providing the highest quality of care for Parkview Health patients. This individual will be involved in assisting with patient care through transportation of patients and assisting RNs, physicians and staff with endoscopic procedures. Performs Quality Improvement and Infection Control functions; recommends process improvements.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent GED required
• Current CPR certification required
• Computer related training in a healthcare setting required
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Additional college courses in a medical related field
• Training in sterile techniques
• Surgical technology program or radiology program preferred
• CRCST or CST preferred
• Two years experience in healthcare, medical or hospital setting, preferably in an area handling equipment, e.g. , Central Service, X-ray, Nursing, EMT, or Nursing Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the quality, maintenance and sterilization/reprocessing of endoscopic equipment and supplies
• Ordering inventory and stocking supplies
• Assisting with procedure room set up and turnover
• Providing the highest quality of care for Parkview Health patients
• Assisting with patient care through transportation of patients
• Assisting RNs, physicians and staff with endoscopic procedures
• Performing Quality Improvement and Infection Control functions
• Recommending process improvements
• Continuous education and training to follow guidelines as set forth through equipment manufacturing recommendations and nationally recognized organizational standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees