Endoscopy Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting surgeons/gastroenterologists/physicians and other medical staff in preparation and performance of surgical/endoscopy procedures by processing and furnishing sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment and services for the care and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to kneel. (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Frequent)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands. (Continuous)
• Must possess good grip strength. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift/lower and carry up to 35 lbs., unassisted. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift/lower and carry objects to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift /lower objects 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead up to 25 lbs. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 50 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to push and pull wheeled carts/trucks that weigh up to and in excess of 200lbs to various locations in the hospital. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors under all weather and temperature conditions. (Infrequent)
• Must possess good olfactory senses. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined close quarters. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined cramped quarters. (Infrequent)
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years
• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required.
• New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST) preferred
• Two years experience within the operating room setting preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time