ENDOSCOPY TECH

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support perioperative care for endoscopic procedures. The role involves preparing rooms, equipment, and supplies, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, patient education, and collaboration with the endoscopy team. Strong English proficiency and BLS certification are required; 2 years GI Lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of GI Lab Technician experience.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or ARC) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre, intra and post-operative care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Sets up, calibrates, operates and troubleshoots endoscopy equipment.
• Assists with procedure room turnover and maintains supply levels.
• Cleanses, disinfects and stores endoscopy equipment per policy.
• Educates patients before and after procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

GI Lab Technician experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Description - ENDOSCOPY TECH (981774)

Job Description

ENDOSCOPY TECH - ( 981774 )

Description

Shift: 0730-1800, Monday-Fraidy with rotating day off.

Taking call is required.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience
  2 years of GI Lab Technician experience
  Must be able to read, speak and write English proficiently.
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course from The American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  Pulmonary experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications
  (CFER) Cert Flex Endoscope Reprocess certification Upon Hire or
  SGNA certification Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Provides pre, intra and post-operative care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures with and without sedation/ anesthesia. Applies appropriate monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment, medication and supplies used in the Endoscopy Lab. Ability to set-up, calibrate, operate and troubleshoot the equipment.
• Performs technical and specialized skills during procedures. Assists with procedure room turnover.
• Prepares rooms, equipment, and supplies to accommodate the patient load. Maintains an adequate supply level not only in procedure rooms, but also in the supply storage room. Make appropriate notification of low par levels and need for special order supplies.
• Responsible for cleansing, disinfecting, and storing equipment used in various endoscopic procedures according to established hospital policy and professional organizational guidelines.
• Promotes safety by checking all equipment for proper working order prior to endoscopic procedure.
• Provides patient education, as requested, both pre and post procedure.
• Serves as technical subject matter expert, resource person and/or preceptor to staff from other departments in regards to all aspects of the Endoscopy lab and Endoscope Reprocessing.
• Organizes and prioritizes procedural tasks based on the identified need. Demonstrates competency to operate all Endoscopy Lab Equipment and supplies. Demonstrates proficiency and independence.
• Ability to solve minor issues of errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies and environment prior to management intervention. Provides and supports efforts to develop and maintain the team environment.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Talking

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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