Endoscopy Technician, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Simi Valley, CA

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About The Position

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Job Summary: Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Nice To Haves

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room: Preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes.
Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes.
Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination.
Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures.
Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting.
Demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing.
Transports patients between departments.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses.
Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.
Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
Collects data for performance improvement.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.