Endoscopy Tech

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center in Independence, Missouri seeks an Endoscopy Tech to assist with GI/Endoscopy procedures under the direction of a GI/Endoscopy Nurse. The role focuses on patient care, safety, and adherence to sterile technique in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

You will maintain a sanitary environment, handle endoscopy equipment, prepare rooms and supplies, and aid in specimen labeling and communication with surgeons and circulating RNs.

Qualifications

• One-year acute care experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary environment for your patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge of high disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
• Prepare the endoscopy unit adequately and ensure availability of necessary GI equipment and supplies.
• Clean GI treatment rooms between procedures and prepare rooms for the next case.
• Assist in the maintenance, care and labeling of specimens.
• Identify specimen with the surgeon and pass to the circulating RN.

Skills

Acute care experience

BCLS Certification

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Endoscopy Tech today with Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Endoscopy Tech, under the direction of a GI/Endoscopy Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the care of patients undergoing GI/Endoscopy procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• Maintain a sanitary environment for your patient
• You will demonstrate knowledge of high disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
• You will prepare the endoscopy unit adequately and ensure availability of necessary GI equipment and supplies
• You will clean GI treatment rooms between procedures and prepare rooms for the next case
• You will assist in the maintenance, care and labeling of specimens
• You will identify specimen with the surgeon and pass to the circulating RN

Qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred
• One-year acute care experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment***online certification not acceptable

Benefits

Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Ambulatory SurgeryCenter (https://centerpointasc.com/) is located in Independence, Missouri. We serve the residents of JacksonCounty and surrounding communities. Our center performs an average of 600 cases amonth. We have the latest technology in women’s health and breast cancertreatment. We perform same day total joint replacement surgeries. Our other specialtiesinclude, urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and cosmetics.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. . In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.