RN - 19435880

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician supports patients undergoing upper and lower endoscopies, including advanced procedures such as EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound), and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography). The role also supports pre- and post-procedure recovery phases, including some ICU-level care. The technician works under the supervision of a Charge RN as part of a team of four RNs and six Endoscopy Technicians per shift. CRNA/anesthesia staff are available. Floating to Endoscopy Recovery may be required for technicians with experience. Department orientation lasts one week, following the NEO orientation program. Scheduling includes a weekend rotation every sixth weekend, subject to slight changes, and on-call duty one overnight per week and every sixth weekend. On-call staff are expected to respond within 20 minutes; a sleep room is available but must be reserved. One major holiday per contract may be required. Scrubs are provided and free parking is available.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Endoscopy Technician experience.
BLS certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Comfort performing EUS, EBUS, ERCP, stenting, and other advanced interventional GI procedures.
Familiarity with scopes and scope anatomy.
Ability to troubleshoot during procedures.
Strong attention to detail, especially in scope processing and cleaning.
Travelers must live more than 100 miles away from the facility.
Permanently employed staff must wait one full year before returning as travelers.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited program.

Responsibilities

Assist with upper and lower endoscopy procedures, including advanced procedures such as EUS, EBUS, and ERCP.
Support pre- and post-procedure recovery, including some ICU-level care.
Assist with stenting and other advanced interventional GI procedures.
Troubleshoot during procedures.
Process and clean scopes with attention to detail.
Float to Endoscopy Recovery when experienced, if needed.
Participate in the scheduled weekend rotation and on-call coverage.