Surgical Tech - Endoscopy - Per Diem Less than 20 Hours
About The Position
Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group. We proudly serve a diverse community of over 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley. Valley Medical Group is looking for a Surgical Technician to join our Endoscopy team and work in our Ambulatory Surgery and Procedure Center located at our Amherst Medical Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity! Position: Surgical Technician Location: Amherst, MA Hours: Per diem. Hours are generally between 8:00am-4:30pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs. As a Surgical Technologist, you will be part of our clinical team responsible for preparing equipment and procedure rooms according to established protocols and assisting the physician and RN in the implementation of the established plan of care and during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician training program and/or equivalent experience and demonstrated clinical competence.
- CPR certified
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery and/ or Endoscopy Surgery setting
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for assigned procedures
- Processes specimens in accordance with procedure guidance
- Performs general documentation based on unit functional needs, e.g. use of the CIS computer, telephone communications skills, filing, processing charges
- Assists the physician and RN in the implementation of the established plan of care and during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Maintains room supplies and equipment; includes ordering and restocking. Performs cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopes, rooms and equipment and provide endoscopy room turnover
- Responds to emergency situations as directed by the RN and/or physician
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice of safety, security and infection control protocols in Gastroenterology and ambulatory surgery
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
- Company Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free On-Site Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
