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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Endoscopy Technician to join our team at SSM Health. As an Endoscopy Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining a clean and sterile environment for endoscopy procedures, preparing and maintaining instruments and equipment, and demonstrating expertise in the operation and function of required instruments and equipment.

• Anticipate and Plan Individualized Care

Anticipate and plan individualized care for patients undergoing routine endoscopic procedures, anticipating most unexpected patient and provider needs.

Run the table and/or endoscopic equipment and assist providers on all types of procedures, utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions, and life safety.

Maintain an orderly and organized work environment, taking responsibility for the maintenance and care of all equipment.

Prioritize effectively, implement problem-solving skills, and perform in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high-stress environments.

Demonstrate expertise in the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for routine endoscopic procedures performed.

Maintain endoscopic scopes and instruments, demonstrating understanding of appropriate cleaning, high-level disinfection, and/or sterilization methods, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff on cases, equipment, and instrumentation.

Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

Two years of relevant work experience.

Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and gripping. Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more. Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Rare kneeling.

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