Endoscopy (GI) Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. in Providence, RI is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to perform technical responsibilities related to the treatment and care of Endoscopy patients. The technician will monitor and manage instrumentation and supplies while working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and experience or certification in an operating room setting. This role includes comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical responsibilities related to Endoscopy patient care.
• Monitors and organizes instrumentation and supplies.
• Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Knowledge of instruments and endoscopic equipment

Ability to communicate effectively

Interpersonal relationship skills

Knowledge of standard precautions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred

Job description

Ocean State Endoscopy Ctr
148 West River Street
Ste 3
Providence, RI 02904, USA

Surgery Partners is an industry leader in managing, developing and acquiring single and multi-specialty ambulatory surgical centers. Through our portfolio of companies, Surgery Partners is committed to providing the healthcare industry with a wide breadth of innovative solutions that improve care, costs, outcomes and access. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our patients, physicians and employees through efficient and compassionate healthcare. Whether working within our surgery centers, pain practices, physician practices, optical services, laboratories or marketing and support businesses, we seek dynamic and hard‑working employees who take a lead in maximizing their strengths to support our business objectives.

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 & 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 & 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 & Certifications

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.