Gastrointestinal Tech

UHS • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY:
The endoscopy tech will be working directly with the endoscopy team. The Endo-Minor tech assists with endoscopy and other minor surgery procedures. The endoscopy tech will be responsible for preparing the endoscopy suite according to age specific, medical condition and physician preference. The candidate will also follow hospital policies and procedures and will demonstrate competency for all aspects of endoscopy reprocessing, aseptic technique, and maintaining equipment. Maintains scope processing area according to AAMI standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education.
• Current BLS Certification
• Graduate from Surgical Technologist program or 1 year performing surgical technologist duties or certificate of completion from a military program preferred.
• Must have solid working knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Provation, OneSource)
• Must have working knowledge and clinical experience with wide variety of endoscopes
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA or ARC, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Certified: Nursing assistant, Surgical tech or GI Technical Specialist (GTS) preferred.
• Certification as Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) preferred.
• Certification as Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM); required by the end of 2024 for current staff.

Responsibilities

• preparing the endoscopy suite according to age specific, medical condition and physician preference
• follow hospital policies and procedures
• demonstrate competency for all aspects of endoscopy reprocessing, aseptic technique, and maintaining equipment
• Maintains scope processing area according to AAMI standards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees