Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy Technician-8 hour shifts! Full time and part time opportunities available. No nights/weekends/call! Join our team.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional teamwork. Come to work with people who thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment. We provide flexible shifts. We are staffing positions to cover our operating room hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No nights, weekends, or call!

Do work that matters. Are you looking for work that matters? If yes, we invite you to join us. We are seeking motivated, committed individuals to become part of our enthusiastic and busy team that is positively impacting the lives of Alaskans every day. The Surgery Center of Fairbanks (SCF) is a nationally-recognized, multi-specialty surgery center serving patients from throughout the vast region of interior Alaska. Our team is changing the lives of patients through technologically-advanced surgery and an exceptional level of care. Working at SCF gives you the opportunity to apply your skills in a center recognized for excellence while, at the same time, advancing your career. SCF is accredited by the Joint Commission and received special recognition as a Spine & Total Knee Replacement center of excellence when we achieve Disease Specific Care Certification. Come to work with us in a very busy, multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center that prides itself on our efficiency and excellence in patient care!

Main function: Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of endoscopy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or GED certification; experience as an endo tech preferred but not required. Strong ethical and moral character references. Opportunity for additional training in smaller surgical cases available.

Duties and responsibilities: a) Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure b) Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards c) Inspects equipment for proper working condition d) Follows principles of standard precautions e) Adheres to standard precautions when preparing for the procedure f) Arranges endoscopes according to given procedure g) Confirms that endoscopes and endoscopy cart work properly h) Maintains availability of endoscopes and supplies to avoid delays i) Reports observed or suspected breaks in standard precautions and takes action according to policy j) Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and disinfects endoscopes, supplies, and equipment as directed k) Handles equipment and endoscopes correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety l) Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure m) Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed n) Maintains and updates endoscopy carts and preference cards o) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician p) Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's status

Our mission: To honor a commitment to excellence and compassion in surgical outpatient care. Using contemporary ideas and techniques, we will provide our patients the highest quality of care based on the following principles: 1. Meet the health care needs of our community regardless of race, religion, sex or ability to pay 2. Maintain the highest standard of ethical care for all surgeons and staff by strict adherence to moral values, honesty, and integrity in all our behavior 3. Seek to always create cost-effective solutions to minimize the financial burden on those we treat and their families. 4. Provide the highest level of outpatient surgical care with modern state of the art practices.

Our facility: The Surgery Center of Fairbanks opened on November 20, 2010. Since then, the facility has treated thousands of Interior Alaska residents with a wide range of health conditions. We specialize in outpatient surgery, where surgical procedures are performed and patients are allowed to go home the same day. We are the only free-standing fully dedicated outpatient surgical facility in the Fairbanks area. We specialize in patient care using modern technology and digital electronic interfaces. We create an environment where the patient is our number one priority. We are owned and operated by Alaskans and we are your neighbors and friends. We understand the issues that face all Alaskans when they need surgery and we are proud to play a role if they require our services. The Surgery Center of Fairbanks works with all health government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Denali Kidcare, TriCare, and the Veterans Administration. We accept all private insurance carriers and we guarantee to work with any patient to minimize the financial strain that some surgical procedures may require. Most surgical specialties are performed at our facility: urology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, general surgery, ear nose and throat, podiatry, gynecology, chronic pain procedures, and gastroenterology. We have a fully dedicated pediatric procedure room for children to make their experience easier. In summary, The Surgery Center of Fairbanks exists to provide a level of efficiency and care dedicated fully to our patients. We take extreme pride in making that our mission. It is owned by Alaskans, it is run by Alaskans, and its only goal is to take care of Alaskans.