Endo Tech

HealthPartners; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthPartners in Minnesota is seeking an Endo Tech to assist nursing staff with patient care during endoscopy and surgery under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include patient transport, room orientation, vital signs, and maintaining clean, ready-to-use procedure spaces.

The role requires a high school diploma, current BLS certification, and at least one year of Endo Tech or Same Day Surgery experience; CNA in Minnesota registry is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS – American Heart Association (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider).
• One year (2080 hours) Endo Tech experience or Same Day Surgery experience.
• Preferred CNA on Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel to provide patient care per department and hospital standards under RN supervision.
• Escort patients on discharge and assist with pre/post procedure care of endoscopy and surgery patients.
• Transport patients, orient to room, monitor vital signs, and connect/disconnect monitoring devices.
• Discontinue IV fluids under the direction of RN and assist with endoscopic procedures.
• Position patients, prepare and deliver specimens, assist with biopsies and endoscopy suites turnover.
• Prepare, chart, and assist with chart assembly for endoscopy and surgery patients.

Job description

As an Endo Tech you will assist nursing personnel to provide patient care according to department and hospital standards under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including:

• Escorts patients upon discharge to their ride.
  • Assist with pre and post procedure care of endoscopy and surgery patients.
  • Transportation of patients
  • Orientation of patient to room
  • Vital signs
  • Connect/disconnect monitoring devices
  • Discontinue IVFs under the direction of RN

Assist physician/RN with endoscopic procedures

• Positioning of patient
• Preparation and delivery of specimens
• Biopsy, snare and other endoscopy procedures under the direction of the physician
• Turn over Endoscopy rooms
• Set up procedure room
• Pre-clean and disinfect scopes
• Clean rooms between patients

Assist with chart prep for endoscopy and surgery patients

• Chart assembly and acquisition of necessary forms

Schedule:

0.8 FTE Weekday Day/Evening hours plus weekend on-call requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• One year (2080 hours) Endo Tech experience or Same Day Surgery experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry