Endoscopy Technician

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

35d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Assists the physician with the full range of therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures, including specialized procedures. Participates in the on-call rotation, and in the provision of endoscopic services to outreach locations. Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units. Plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care.

Requirements

Completion of healthcare program (such as LPN, CA, NA, EMT, etc.) or equivalent technical healthcare training, education or experience
8-12 months of related experience in healthcare or patient care experience
Medical terminology

Nice To Haves

Demonstrating proficiency assisting with routine diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures including, screening flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and EGD, and experience assisting in specialized procedures
Experience using electronic medical record

Responsibilities

Assists the physician with the full range of therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures, including specialized procedures.
Participates in the on-call rotation, and in the provision of endoscopic services to outreach locations.
Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units.
Ensures clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care.