Endoscopy Technician

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Endoscopy-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Explore and excel. At Banner Health, health care is a team effort. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.

Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized by US News as High Performing Hospital in Procedure/Condition Category. With the variety of specialties and surgical procedures, high patient safety score, available work shifts, level 1 trauma designation for adult and pediatric patients, stroke center, and CORE orthopedics this is an ideal facility for those interested in a fast paced environment and room for growth.

Banner Desert and Children’s Medical Center Endoscopy unit supports inpatient and outpatient units by providing diagnostic and advanced procedures. The Peri-operative department surgical team is well known for our community focused culture and our collaborative team approach to deliver great patient care in the South East Region.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 4 10-hour Shifts (scheduled hours subject to change)

On Call: Yes

Weekends: Yes

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists with prescribed endoscopic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures, and protocols. The incumbent is responsible for the care, handling, and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure rooms. This role assists and shows a high level of proficiency with general GI cases, advanced GI cases and pulmonary cases. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to all patient population. The incumbent also participates in the training and orientation of onboarding new Endoscopy Technicians and students, as assigned.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assists with case preparations, ensures equipment is readily available and working properly, in addition to being knowledgeable in selecting the appropriate instruments and supplies that physicians request for the case. Assists in maintaining the most accurate and up-to-date information on preference cards for cases and physicians in the facility. Reviews cases on a daily basis and communicates with care team about supply needs, equipment repairs, and educational needs from vendors. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment, makes minor adjustments, or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule daily and plans for upcoming procedural case needs.

2. Assists in performing endoscopic procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Works closely with infection control and ensure that audits are being performed and shared with fellow endoscopy technicians. Anticipates and prepares for changing needs.

3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash. Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and storing scopes. Ensures that unused supplies are returned appropriately.

4. Keeps up to date with all SGNA and AAMI standards for endoscopy and helps ensure compliance by performing audits and completing continuous education.

5. Demonstrates a wealth of knowledge of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Assist with proper set up of equipment and positioning devices/patients in procedures rooms. Assist with the cleaning/stocking of procedure rooms and carts. Ensures that equipment is stocked/stored for upcoming cases.

6. Works alongside with physicians and lead nurse to ensure that all preference cards and pick lists are accurate.

7. Assists with procedure room turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning procedure rooms. Participants in or leads training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

8. May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.

9. Follows safety procedures regarding appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Displays proficiency with general GI cases, Advanced GI cases and pulmonary cases. Participates in emergency call rotation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

This position requires clinical knowledge normally associated with two to three years experience as an Endoscopy Technician.

Must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication and human relations skills.
Certification for BLS required. SGNA Certification required within one year in role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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