GI/Endo Tech

Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview Provides technical assistance to the physician and RN during the Endoscopic procedure under the supervision of the RN and ensures the Endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedure. Monitors PAR levels of the Endoscopy equipment and supplies and contributes to the safe and sterile endoscopy environment. Cleans and sterilizes the Endoscopic scopes and equipment and completes other duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Assists the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.
• Ensures appropriate supplies are available for the physician.
• Identifies supplies and equipment necessary to perform specific endoscopic procedures.
• Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability prior to procedures
• Performs skilled technical tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse or physician.
• Participates in physician updates and notifies the physician/RN if there is an issue with aseptic technique during the procedure.
• Order and restock supplies as needed
• Demonstrates competence in proper handling, labeling, transporting and logging of specimens.
• Handles endoscopes appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper preparation and high-level disinfection of Endoscopes

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certificate as an Anesthesia Tech, Surgical Technologist, LPN or Medical Assistant from an accredited Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Endoscopy Technician experience Preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience as an Anesthesia Technician or Surgical Technician in the Operating Room Preferred or
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant in critical care area Preferred
• Prior experience with airway management, sterile equipment, and sterile fields Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to works with patients, families, physicians and other health care providers.
• Prior EMR experience preferred.
• Exemplary verbal communication skills required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills required.
• Familiar with PC's required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Preferred or
• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Preferred or
• Certified Nursing Assistant - National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Preferred or
• Licensed Practical Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Preferred or
• Certified Anesthesia Technician - American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Preferred or
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred

Physical Demand Medium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.