LEAD TECH - ENDOSCOPY, Full Time Days

UHS•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Medical Center is seeking a dynamic individual for a full-time Lead Tech - Endo opportunity in the GI Lab. This role involves assisting the RN and physician with invasive diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of advanced EUS endoscopic GI and EBUS pulmonary procedures, be able to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot interventional US equipment, and ensure the GI Lab procedure room is adequately prepared. Responsibilities include monitoring PAR levels of instruments and supplies, cleaning and reprocessing reusable instruments and endoscopes according to policy and SGNA standards, handling and reprocessing EUS/EBUS endoscopes, participating in performance improvement activities, and managing departmental personnel scheduling to meet needs.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a GI Lab
Current BLS certification
SGNA Technician Certificate

Nice To Haves

Operating Room Technician certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies and equipment for each individual GI Lab procedure.
Competent in the set-up and use of ultrasound endoscopes and all accessories for EUS/EBUS procedures.
Organizes endoscope, instruments and supplies on back table for the procedure.
Has extensive knowledge of the interventional/EUS/EBUS product line and procedures to anticipate needs during advanced endoscopic procedures.
Adapts procedures and supplies to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of GI Lab RN and physician.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all endoscopic procedures including EUS, EBUS, and ERCP.
Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots the interventional US equipment platform.
Ensures GI Lab procedure room is adequately prepared for procedures.
Monitors PAR level of all endoscopic instruments and supplies.
Cleans and reprocesses all reusable instruments and endoscopes per policy and SGNA standards.
Handles and reprocesses EUS/EBUS endoscopes per policy.
Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
Maintains and manages supplies and PAR levels for the department.
Manages scheduling of personnel to meet the needs of the department.