Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy - FT

Sanford Health Careers

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00

Work full time 10 hour week days.

Responsible to clean, disinfect and/or calibrate scopes and other endoscopic instruments.

Job Summary Supports activities in the care of the gastroenterology (GI) patients. Performs duties relative to procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and registered nurse. Assists in the orientation and education of personnel. Assists in the pre-procedure preparation of the patient, including transporting the patient to the procedure room, hooking up monitors, and ensuring the patient is comfortable prior to the procedure. Responsible for the duties related to transportation of patients. Will be responsible to prepare procedure rooms, assist the physician intra-procedure with biopsies, polypectomies, and assist with post-procedure patient care. Cleaning and turnover within the GI procedure room in a safe manner following established standards and practices. Cleans, disinfects, or calibrates scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. Will perform various tasks related to the material/physical support of the department, for example stocking procedure rooms, refilling inventory within the unit, routine housekeeping, and supply management. May have access to medication storage areas in order to stock secured items.

High school diploma required. Must obtain an Associates Program Certificate of Completion through Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within eight months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six months of hire. Must fulfill six Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year according to Sanford Health and unit requirements. Four of these CEU's will be GI specific.

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Req Number: R-0271705 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No