Endoscopy Technician/ Medical Assistant

Summary

The Monterey Bay Endoscopy Center LLC is seeking a compassionate Endoscopy Technician/Medical Assistant who is interested in working at our Ambulatory Surgery Center located in the Ryan Ranch business park in Monterey and Salinas as a Per diem position of less than 24 hours per week.

Our Endoscopy Center serves a diverse population of outpatient ambulatory surgery patients. As a team member, you will work closely with 10 gastroenterology specialists performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures on adult patients. You will be part of a team including multiple registered nurses, anesthesiology providers and experienced endoscopy and sterilization technicians. Our facility has 4 procedure rooms, 6 admit bays, and 6 recovery bays in Monterey, and 2 procedure rooms, 3 admit bays, and 3 recovery bays in Salinas. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Greet and register patients using our Athena Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 

• Obtain and record vitals signs; verify consents are on file 

• Assist with post-procedure patient dressing and ambulation 

• Provide safe post-procedure transport via wheelchair to the patient’s designated driver 

After orientation is completed in pre-and post-procedure departments, the candidate will be trained as an Endoscopy Technician under the direct supervision of our physicians and RNs:  

• Preparing and breaking down the procedure room 

• Assisting with patient positioning prior to procedure start 

• Assisting with snare resection / biopsy of tissue from the gastrointestinal tract 

• Handling of tissue specimens 

• Handling of procedure equipment and bedside disinfection 

Requirements 

• High school degree or equivalent 

• Medical Assistant (MA) certification or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  

• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate--if no current certificate have 60 days after the date of hire to obtain one.

• Must adhere to all CDC, OSHA, and infection control guidelines 
• Basic computer skills 
• Able to lift 30 lbs. 
• ​​​​​​​Must be flexible and able to work in Monterey or Salinas as needed

Job Types: Per diem Position less than 24 hours per week

Salary: $21.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits: 

• Sick paid time off 

Schedule: 

• 6-8 hours per shift (Per Diem, less than 24 hours per week) 

• Day shift 

• Monday to Friday