Endoscopy Technician (Local- FT)

SIPS Consults•Chicago, IL

29d

About The Position

Our team is hiring local Endoscopy Technicians to support our growing team. You will be responsible for ensuring instrumentation is sterile and ready to use. Cleans, disinfects and sterilize all flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes and related Endoscopy instruments for all areas. We're looking for a self-starter who can manage their time effectively. The role requires drive and a sense of accountability because the day-to-day working environment will involve very little direct supervision. Endoscopy Technician Responsibilities Conducts preventative maintenance on equipment according to center procedures; may perform minor repairs as necessary; advises appropriate staff members of equipment malfunctions. Maintains endoscopic and laboratory equipment in a clean and orderly manner; disinfects equipment and accessories according to center procedures. Under the direction of physician or registered nurse, assists in performing endoscopic procedures such as biopsies, brushings, washings, dilations, polypectomies, labels specimens, and assists nurse in monitoring patient's condition. Delivers specimens to appropriate locations. Ensures procedure rooms and charts are maintained with necessary supplies; restocks as necessary. Maintains work area and procedure rooms in a neat, clean and orderly manner according to departmental procedures. Performs related duties as required or assigned. Works in procedure rooms and in the scope reprocessing room, utilizing scope reprocessing washers Maintain a high level of infection control awareness Helps with all of end of day duties including but not limited to cleaning, organizing, stocking supplies, etc. Must be able to regularly lift to 30 lbs., stoop, bend, push and pull as required; standing for long periods of time should be expected. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Endoscopy Technician
4+ years of sterile processing experience
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
Use of medical technologies
Creating a safe, effective environment
Analyzing information
Performing diagnostic procedures
Technical understanding
Informing others
People skills
Dependability
Quality focus
Planning

Nice To Haves

Formal training as operating room technician or Endoscopy Technician (preferred)
Clinical experience as Operating Room Technician or Endoscopy Technician (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensuring instrumentation is sterile and ready to use
Cleans, disinfects and sterilize all flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes and related Endoscopy instruments for all areas
Conducts preventative maintenance on equipment according to center procedures
May perform minor repairs as necessary
Advises appropriate staff members of equipment malfunctions
Maintains endoscopic and laboratory equipment in a clean and orderly manner
Disinfects equipment and accessories according to center procedures
Assists in performing endoscopic procedures such as biopsies, brushings, washings, dilations, polypectomies, labels specimens, and assists nurse in monitoring patient's condition
Delivers specimens to appropriate locations
Ensures procedure rooms and charts are maintained with necessary supplies
Restocks as necessary
Maintains work area and procedure rooms in a neat, clean and orderly manner according to departmental procedures
Performs related duties as required or assigned
Works in procedure rooms and in the scope reprocessing room, utilizing scope reprocessing washers
Maintain a high level of infection control awareness
Helps with all of end of day duties including but not limited to cleaning, organizing, stocking supplies, etc.
Must be able to regularly lift to 30 lbs., stoop, bend, push and pull as required
Standing for long periods of time should be expected