• Endoscopy Technician

    Intermountain Health (Grand Junction, CO)


    Job Description:

    This position is responsible for providing technical support and general assistance during Endoscopy procedures under the supervision of nurses and physicians. The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for preparing equipment and procedure rooms for procedures.

    Posting Specifics

    + **Pay Range:** $18.12/hour + depending on experience

    + **Benefits Eligible:** No

    + **Shift Details:** PRN/Variable Hours. On-call weekend shifts required

    + **Department:** Gastrointestinal Lab, St. Mary's Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colorado)

     

    Scope

    As an Endoscopy Tech you need to know how to:

    + Anticipates the need for supplies and equipment; collaborates with the Charge Nurse and/or Manager to ensure adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment are available in the department.

    + Identifies the need for and implements work orders as necessary for malfunctioning equipment.

    + Receives and facilitates appropriate communication by answering inquiries and directing patients, families, and visitors as needed.

    + Consistently sets up and prepares procedure room and equipment (case

    + specific) prior to endoscopy. (Equipment includes light source, processor,

    + printer and monitor).

    + Demonstrates knowledge, proficiency and trouble shooting skills in the use of endoscopic equipment.

    + Cleans and processes endoscopic equipment following appropriate infection

    + control/aseptic guidelines.

    + Monitors quality assurance sterility checks on Steris processors.

    + Restocks procedure rooms and equipment carts.

    + Serves as primary assist to physician with all endoscopic procedures to include Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, EGD, Dilations, PEG placements, Biopsy Retrieval, ERCP, Sphincterotomy, Stent Therapy, Cautery, Band Ligation, and Polypectomy.

     

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    Minimum Qualifications

    + High School diploma or equivalent, required

    + Minimum of three (3) months of related experience, required

    + Previous GI experience preferred

    + Current Colorado Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or directly related experience

    Physical Requirements:

    + Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

    + Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

    + Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

    + Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

    + Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

    + May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

    Location:

    St. Marys Regional Hospital

    Work City:

    Grand Junction

    Work State:

    Colorado

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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    The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

     

    $18.12 - $23.55

     

    We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

     

    Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) .

     

    Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    All positions subject to close without notice.