Current Department Employees: Endoscopy Tech - Temporary

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee, CA is seeking a Part-time Endoscopy Tech to support the Endoscopy unit. You will assist physicians and nurses, help prepare rooms, and ensure proper handling of endoscopy equipment and specimens.

The role requires 6 months to 1 year of clinical healthcare experience, ability to operate endoscopy and sterilization equipment, and BLS/EMT or equivalent certification. On-site position with standby availability and adherence to TFH policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of relevant clinical healthcare experience.
• Ability to operate endoscopy equipment and sterilization devices.
• Demonstrates ability to assist in endoscopy and patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the Endoscopy Room for procedures.
• Inspects and uses equipment per manufacturer and TFH policies.
• Maintains scopes and accessories according to guidelines.
• Assists physicians and RNs during endoscopy.
• Supports patient admission, recovery and discharge.
• Attends in-service trainings to refresh basic procedures.
• Collects specimens and ensures proper specimen securement.
• Maintains Endoscopy supply levels.
• Assists with Endoscopy Room turnovers.
• Available to work standby and complies with policies.

Skills

Clinical healthcare experience

Endoscopy procedures

Patient care

Education

BLS Certification

EMT/Nurse Assistant certification or 1+ years of equivalent experience

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Job Category: EA

Requisition Number: ENDOS004575

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Truckee, CA, USA

Description

Bargaining Unit: EA

Rate of Pay: $30.64/hour + DOE

Summary

Facilitates quality patient care and assists professional and/or nursing staff in performing nursing procedures. Responsible for pre-cleaning, routine care and maintenance of scopes and equipment used in Endoscopy Unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares the Endoscopy Room according to endoscopic procedure requirements.

• Inspects and utilizes equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and TFH Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains scopes and accessories according to manufacturer’s recommendations and TFH Policy and Procedures.
• Transports and assists in patient positioning in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing endoscopy procedures.
• Assists nursing in the endoscopy unit with admission, recovery, and discharge.
• Attends in-service training to validate or refresh basic endoscopic procedures.
• Collects specimens from physician and ensure proper specimen securement.
• Maintains Endoscopy Supply levels.
• Assists with Endoscopy Room turnovers.
• Assists with patient care.
• Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties
• Understands self-protection and operates machinery safely in the decontamination room.
• Responsible for deep cleaning of Endoscopy supply bins and specified carts as per a deep cleaning schedule.
• Available to work standby.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

6 months to one year of relevant experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

• Upon Hire

BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification).

• Within 3 months of hire into job

Other Experience/Qualifications

Required:

• Previous experience in a clinical healthcare setting
• Ability to operate endoscopy equipment
• Ability to operate computerized sterilization equipment following written guidelines

Preferred:

1+ years of previous experience as an Endoscopy Tech

EMT/ Nurse Assistant certification or 1+ years of equivalent experience

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