Endoscopy Technician
Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health Outpatient
CenterWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:*This job may be eligible
for our 5K Sign on Bonus. Please check with your recruiter for
eligibility requirements.Endoscopy TechCome join our team where you
have onsite training. No experience necessary. An endoscopy
technician also know as a "gastrointestinal tech (GI,)" works
alongside physicians and nurses who diagnose and treat patients for
gastrointestinal issues using an endoscope. An endoscope is a small
flexible tube with a light and camera attached, so that doctors can
see inside a patients digestive tract. Endoscopy technicians
prepare rooms and equipment before endoscopic procedures and clean
up and sterilize after procedures. -Our Ambulatory Surgery center
hours of operation are 6:30am-5pm. Shifts are 8 hours which are
staggered to accommodate patient procedure flow. -Full Time
position works 5 days one week and 4 days the following week in one
pay period. -Call Required: one night per week and one weekend per
month.Fill out an application today!Job Summary:Maintains a
clean/sterile field to provide support for providers during
endoscopy procedures. Prepares and maintains instruments and
equipment and demonstrates expertise in the operation and function
of required instruments and equipment.Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient for
all routine endoscopic procedures and anticipates most unexpected
patient and provider needs.
- Runs the table and/or endoscopic equipment and assists the
provider on all types of procedures utilizing the principles of
surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions and life
safety.
- Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes
responsibility for the maintenance and care of all equipment.
- Prioritizes effectively, implements problem solving skills and
performs in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high
stress environments.
- Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of
instrumentation and equipment for routine endoscopic procedures
performed.
- Maintains endoscopic scopes and instruments, demonstrating
understanding of appropriate cleaning, high level disinfection
and/or sterilization methods and serves as a resource and mentor to
less experienced staff on cases, equipment and
instrumentation.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work
experienceEXPERIENCE
- Two years relevant work experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial
relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication,
distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving patients.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
- Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
- Frequent use of speech to share information through oral
communication.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing over 50 lbs.
- Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
- Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
- Rare kneeling.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR
CERTIFICATIONS - -State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri,
Oklahoma, Wisconsin -
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American
Heart Association (AHA)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of
America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:6456810164 DHC SurgeryScheduled
Weekly Hours:36SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM
Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM
Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive
benefits package to fit their needs. -
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). - Flexible Payment Options: -our
voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly
team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees
may apply) -before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide
upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team
members. -
Keywords: SSM Health, Dubuque , Endoscopy Technician, Professions , Madison, Iowa
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