GI/Endo Technologist

United Surgical Partners International•Cape Coral, FL

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Cape Health Surgery Center is hiring a GI / Endoscopy Technologist Cape Health Surgery Center, is seeking a motivated Endoscopy - GI Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team. Cape Health Surgery Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. Job Summary Be knowledgeable about professional and practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology In accordance with doctors preferences and established standards, ensures the presence of all instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for the gastroenterological procedure Responsible for care and handling of all GI equipment used Set up a clean field as necessary for the specific gastroenterological procedures Maintains neat, orderly, and safe work area and practices economy in the use of all supplies Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper disinfection of the endoscopes every time Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards set forth by the organization Cleans gastroenterological area and helps to clean procedure room following gastroenterology procedures Properly disposes of contaminated supplies and equipment Performs duties in the instrument processing area such as washing, assembling, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments Ensures that all equipment is functional Other relevant duties as assigned by management

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience of at least two years.
Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred

Responsibilities

ensures the presence of all instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for the gastroenterological procedure
Responsible for care and handling of all GI equipment used
Set up a clean field as necessary for the specific gastroenterological procedures
Maintains neat, orderly, and safe work area and practices economy in the use of all supplies
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper disinfection of the endoscopes every time
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards set forth by the organization
Cleans gastroenterological area and helps to clean procedure room following gastroenterology procedures
Properly disposes of contaminated supplies and equipment
Performs duties in the instrument processing area such as washing, assembling, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments
Ensures that all equipment is functional
Other relevant duties as assigned by management