Endoscopy (GI) Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and VS–I

Health Savings Account with employer"s

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company‑M

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to perform instrumentation-related tasks for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role includes preparing and organizing work areas, monitoring PAR levels, and collaborating with an RN to ensure patient care efficiency.

Qualifications include high school completion, endoscopy training or 1 year of experience, and current Basic Life Support. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to protocols within our RI facility.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Endoscopy-related training preferred or 1 year experience in endoscopy setting.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and organize equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Monitor PAR levels of instrumentation and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and sterilize instruments.
• Work under supervision of a Registered Nurse and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

English literacy

Instrument handling

Math & measurement

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Operating Room Tech program w/certification

Tools

Endoscopy equipment handling

Job description

An Endoscopy Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to treatment and care of the Endoscopy patient with the instrumentation utilized in that treatment. Monitors PAR levels of all instrumentation and supplies. The Endoscopy Technician prepares, assembles, and organizes the work environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Center's policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use and handling of instruments, endoscopic equipment; scope cleaning machines and sterilizer, standard precautions and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and scope cleaning rooms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
• Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.

Education And Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience in an endoscopy setting

Required Licensure And Certification

• No license required, participation in AORT encouraged
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.