Endoscopy Technician Specialist

Job Duties

Endoscopy Technician Specialist

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire an Endoscopy Technician Specialist to join our Endoscopy team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Endoscopy Technical Specialist is responsible for performing delegated activities related to patient care and overall team support in the GI procedure room setting. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, will assist with direct patient care during procedures and assist the physicians with necessary equipment (forceps, snares, balloons, etc) used during all procedure types.

The Endoscopy Technical Specialist will be responsible for performing all essential duties of the Endoscopy Technician which may include various patient care roles and duties outside of the procedure room, such as the recovery room, supply stocking, and endoscope reprocessing room.

Work Schedule:

Endoscopy Technician Specialists work 10hour shifts with rotating start times of 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., and 7:30 a.m. Technicians are also assigned rotating latestay shifts to support endofday coverage and closing responsibilities. Specialists will rotate between the Burnsville and St. Louis Park locations as part of their regular schedule and may be assigned to the Maple Grove location as needed. Weekend oncall coverage is required and assigned on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

One year of healthcare experience

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program to be recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS) within 1 month of hire.

Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines within 2 weeks of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Have human relations skills to work as part of a team by demonstrating, but not limited to:

The ability to maintain patience

Use of mature judgment

Sound reasoning skills

Courteous behavior

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

On year of experience with equipment cleaning and reprocessing or as an Endoscopy Technician.

Possess one or more of the below qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech, Endoscopy tech, or Instrument Tech(sterile processing) program.

EC tech

EMT

Scribe

Associates degree or higher

CMA

LPN

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Certification as a Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Anatomy and physiology

Medical Terminology

Infection Control

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued. It’s an important part of our Head + Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55426

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

122120

Job Benefits

Not specified