Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role involves working 10-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, in the Endoscopy department. The technician supports activities in the care of gastroenterology (GI) patients and performs duties related to procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with patient preparation, transporting patients, preparing procedure rooms, assisting the physician during procedures (biopsies, polypectomies), and providing post-procedure patient care. The role also involves cleaning and turning over procedure rooms, cleaning and disinfecting endoscopic instruments, and performing material/physical support tasks such as stocking rooms, managing inventory, and routine housekeeping.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Must obtain an Associates Program Certificate of Completion through Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within eight months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six months of hire.
- Must fulfill six Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year according to Sanford Health and unit requirements.
- Four of these CEU's will be GI specific.
Responsibilities
- Supports activities in the care of the gastroenterology (GI) patients.
- Performs duties relative to procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and registered nurse.
- Assists in the orientation and education of personnel.
- Assists in the pre-procedure preparation of the patient, including transporting the patient to the procedure room, hooking up monitors, and ensuring the patient is comfortable prior to the procedure.
- Responsible for the duties related to transportation of patients.
- Prepare procedure rooms.
- Assist the physician intra-procedure with biopsies, polypectomies.
- Assist with post-procedure patient care.
- Cleaning and turnover within the GI procedure room in a safe manner following established standards and practices.
- Cleans, disinfects, or calibrates scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
- Perform various tasks related to the material/physical support of the department, for example stocking procedure rooms, refilling inventory within the unit, routine housekeeping, and supply management.
- May have access to medication storage areas in order to stock secured items.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
