Endoscopy Technician

SSM Health•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician role at OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City is a full-time, day shift position within the Endoscopy department. This role is integral to the care team, focusing on maintaining a clean/sterile field to support providers during endoscopy procedures. The technician is responsible for preparing and maintaining instruments and equipment, demonstrating expertise in their operation and function. SSM Health emphasizes a patient-first mission and values, fostering teamwork and collaboration. The position offers daily pay options, allowing employees to access earned wages before payday, and provides upfront tuition coverage for eligible team members.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
One year direct patient care experience
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient for all routine endoscopic procedures and anticipates most unexpected patient and provider needs.
Runs the table and/or endoscopic equipment and assists the provider on all types of procedures utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions and life safety.
Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of all equipment.
Prioritizes effectively, implements problem solving skills and performs in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high stress environments.
Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for routine endoscopic procedures performed.
Maintains endoscopic scopes and instruments, demonstrating understanding of appropriate cleaning, high level disinfection and/or sterilization methods and serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff on cases, equipment and instrumentation.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.