ENDO TECH - Endoscopy - Per Diem - Variable Shift

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Certified Endoscopy Technician works under the direction and supervision of an Endoscopy Nurse, assisting with patient care and performing technical duties in the assigned area. The role is responsible for the care of endoscopic equipment and endoscopes and helps ensure endoscopy procedures are performed efficiently and cost-effectively. The patient population may include geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn patients, as well as services affecting facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors, and the general public. The position requires variable 8-hour shifts, listed as 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and includes call shifts. The technician must be available for scheduled hours that may include holidays, callbacks, weeknights, weekends, and on-call work. The employee may also be directed to assist during emergencies and community disasters, including outside scheduled hours, and is expected to report perceived misconduct. The role requires cooperative conduct, the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to meet multiple competing deadlines.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of hands-on patient care experience required for a per diem position.
Current BLS certification, or obtain certification during orientation before providing hands-on patient care.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages, if required.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines, and cooperate with colleagues and supervisors.
Availability for variable shifts and call shifts, including holidays, callbacks, weeknights, weekends, and on-call work.

Responsibilities

Assist with room preparation and case setup for each procedure, ensuring required equipment is available and the setup is complete according to physician preferences.
Read the surgeon’s preference card before procedures.
Gather instruments and supplies, sterilize or high-level disinfect instruments appropriately, and set up cases in a timely manner.
Gown and glove the surgeon when applicable.
Assist the physician during procedures while maintaining vigilance for patient safety and comfort.
Account for all sharps and instruments during procedures.
Handle specimens appropriately.
Help move patients as needed.
Clean and prepare the room for the next patient.
Clean and reassemble endoscopes, equipment, and the automatic endoscope processor.
Attend work on site and arrive on time.
Participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters, including during unscheduled hours.
Report perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or organizational standards and code of conduct.