Endoscopy Technician

Overview:
Fairview Health Services is looking for an Endoscopy Technician to work in our busy Endo /GI department at University of MN East Bank Medical Center (Minneapolis, MN)

 

The Endoscopy Technician is an integral part of the GI team, who under the guidance and direction of the nursing team accomplishes a variety of delegated nursing assistive tasks such as equipment and supply set-up, assisting with collection of specimens, exam room prep and clean-up . They will complete direct patient care duties (similar to nursing assistant) to ensure optimal patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

64 hours two week

Day shifts

Full Benefits package

Responsibilities/Job Description:
Keywords; sterile instrument processing tech, surgery tech, endo tech, nursing assistant

 

Completes tasks as delegate by RN with defined role functions and competencies.

Assists in data collection to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses (e.g. vital signs, blood pressure).

Assist with the implementation of the established plan of care, as delegated,

Assist the physician and nurse before, during and after the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, handling of devices used during procedures including forceps, snares, tomes, baskets and balloons under the guidance of the procedure physician.

Provides and maintains a healthy and safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organization and institutional policies,

Acknowledges the diversity of patient.

Participates in ongoing continuing education.

Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.

Complies with legal and practice standards inherent inpatient care (e.g. patient’s bill of rights).

Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience

Six months experience working in an endoscopy or gastroenterology setting or cleaning endoscopy equipment, OR have successfully completed a Surgical Technologist/technician OR Endoscopy Tech OR Instrument (sterile processing) Tech Program OR specialized training/education in gastroenterology

Ability to complete the SGNA GI Associate’s program to become a GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification within one year of employment/hire date.

Required License/Certification/Registration

AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare providers by start date

Preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited: Surgical Tech, or Endoscopy Tech or Instrument Tech (sterile processing) Program

Experience

Specialized training or education in gastroenterology

Work experience in an endo unit, GI unit and cleaning of equipment

Work experience in a patient support role (nursing assistant, pca or similar)

License/Certification/Registration

AAMA or CSSD Certification

Flexible endoscope reprocessor (CBSPD GI Scope) certification 

Completion of SGNA GI Advance Assistant program

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