ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Days with call required. Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care. Assists with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within scope of training. Will also be required to perform other department/unit tasks. Basic knowledge of instrumentations. Observe all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste. Adheres to Policy and Procedures, all regulatory standards and Patient Safety Goals. Participates in unit educational activities. Disinfection of endoscopes and equipment, assisting during exams and procedures, setting up patient procedure rooms, and assisting the clinical team in delivering high quality professional care while achieving optimal patient satisfaction Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance (refrigerator, code cart checks, glucose meters, equipment room storage, etc.). May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients per competencies if trained (define tasks). Participates in the sitter process (if competencies appropriate). Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Works is performed in patient care environment and it is often fast paced, requiring use of prioritization skills. Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies. Establish/Maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment when appropriate. This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR Recruiter Email: [email protected] For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.

Requirements

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Completion of SGNA Associate's Program required in one year of hire.
Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.
Previous experience in direct patient care and scope reprocessing preferred.
Licensure, certification: GI Technical Specialist (GTS) required within one year of hire.
Flexible Endoscope Reprocess or Certification recommended.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 60 days of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required.
Must be organized and self-motivated.
Satisfactory completion of structured orientation program

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience preferred.
Previous experience in direct patient care and scope reprocessing preferred.
Flexible Endoscope Reprocess or Certification recommended.

Responsibilities

Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care.
Assists with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within scope of training.
Will also be required to perform other department/unit tasks.
Observe all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
Adheres to Policy and Procedures, all regulatory standards and Patient Safety Goals.
Participates in unit educational activities.
Disinfection of endoscopes and equipment, assisting during exams and procedures, setting up patient procedure rooms, and assisting the clinical team in delivering high quality professional care while achieving optimal patient satisfaction
Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance (refrigerator, code cart checks, glucose meters, equipment room storage, etc.).
May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients per competencies if trained (define tasks).
Participates in the sitter process (if competencies appropriate).
Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality.
Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
Establish/Maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment when appropriate.