Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00 Union Position: No Department Details Work full time 10 hour shifts - no weekends or holidays! Summary 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.
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
- 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.
- Will be responsible to prepare procedure rooms, assist the physician intra-procedure with biopsies, polypectomies, and 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.
- Will 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
