Endoscopy Tech

Company: WellStar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsibilities

Endoscopy Technician Assists the nurses and physicians in providing care for the endoscopy patient. Must complete competencies for all basic GI procedures and scope reprocessing. Supports the area with duties that include, but are not limited to, preparation of the procedure room and sterile field to ensure a safe patient care environment: including gathering all required instruments and supplies; and serving as an endoscopy procedure assistant. Also includes transportation of patients and equipment, stocking / maintaining supplies, care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories. Contributing to the daily functions of the unit. Must have strong sense of infection control in the GI setting.

Hours: F/T Days = 10 hours X 4 days a week
ON CALL : Weekend & Overnight for emergencies - 45 minutes to respond to Call.
Techs rotate Night Call & Weekend Call

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Required Minimum Certification: Must pass SGNA Associates Program within 3 months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Required Minimum Experience : Previous hospital clinical experience; endoscopy experience highly preferred. No endoscopy experience is required. Successful completion of 2-day system endoscopy education is required within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of on-the-job training with documentation of orientation and all competencies met (specific competencies determined by facility of employment).

Required Minimum Skills : Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care. Competency in all aspects of GI procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Ability to delegate to other team members as required. Ability to multi-task is essential. Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations is essential. Strong detail orientation required. Proficiency in all general GI procedures is required. Computer skills may be required. Emergency call coverage requirements specific to facility of employment.

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