GI/Endoscopy Technologist

GI/Endoscopy Technologist

Fort Myers Surgery Center is hiring a GI/Endoscopy Technologist. Fort Myers Surgery Center, is seeking a motivated Endoscopy - GI Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team. Fort Myers Surgery Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Job Summary

• Be knowledgeable about professional and practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology
• In accordance with doctors preferences and established standards, ensures the presence of all instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for the gastroenterological procedure
• Responsible for care and handling of all GI equipment used
• Set up a clean field as necessary for the specific gastroenterological procedures
• Maintains neat, orderly, and safe work area and practices economy in the use of all supplies
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper disinfection of the endoscopes every time
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards set forth by the organization
• Cleans gastroenterological area and helps to clean procedure room following gastroenterology procedures
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies and equipment
• Performs duties in the instrument processing area such as washing, assembling, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments
• Ensures that all equipment is functional
• Other relevant duties as assigned by management

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Travel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacation
• Free parking

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or previous surgical technician experience of at least two years.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians