Endoscopy Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) retirement savings plan with 0

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Health savings accounts, HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident and critical illness ins.

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks an Endoscopy Technician to deliver direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel. You will handle endoscopy equipment, assist during procedures, and ensure clean, compliant care in a secure department.

Responsibilities include data collection with RN, equipment maintenance, biopsies assistance, infection control, and safeguarding patient confidentiality in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year Endoscopy Technician or 1 year PCT.
• Certifications: CPR.
• Preferred: GI Tech training program or PCT program.
• Experience: Hospital GI Lab knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with RN following the established plan of care.
• Assemble and maintain Endoscopy lab equipment, including sterilization processes.
• Assist physician and/or RN during procedures with Endoscopy equipment and biopsies.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment and follow infection control procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of endoscopy guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Check procedure carts for necessary items and maintain inventory.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy (HIPAA).
• Respond to staffing needs to ensure continuous coverage and adapt to schedule changes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GI Tech training program or PCT program

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Marys Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Accountable for performing and providing quality customer service in the specific environment. Effectively performs direct patient care tasks to assist Endoscopy lab licensed personnel pre, intra, and post procedure. Effectively performs technical skills during an endoscopic procedure under the direction of the physician and licensed personnel. Provides care and maintenance for endoscopes and equipment. Participates in monitoring and maintaining resources in the specific environment. Must demonstrate effective communication skills. Understands and contributes to the vision/mission and goals of the specific environment. At CSM, works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Handles, labels, and administers medications on the procedural field under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.

Responsibilities

• Level 1
  • In collaboration with the RN, provide direct patient care by following the established plan of care. Assist in collection of data for an objective assessment, i.e. vital signs, 12 lead, EKG’s, and blood draws.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assemble and maintain Endoscopy lab equipment including but not limited to manual cleaning of endoscopes, reprocesser operations, packaging of equipment for sterilization, and biological/chemical monitoring. Malfunctions must be reported via chain of command.
  • Assist the physician and/or RN during the procedure with Endoscopy equipment, obtaining biopsies and positioning of the patient. May assist with applying pressure to the abdomen as directed by the physician. After appropriate training, discontinues peripheral IV catheter under the direction of licensed personnel.
  • Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment, implement and follow infection control procedures according to hospital and unit policies.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of endoscopy guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting of equipment.
  • Check procedure carts for necessary items prior to the start of the case, assist with room turnover, and maintain current knowledge of physician preferences, supply items, new equipment and procedures. Demonstrate follow through regarding equipment needs, special requests, ordering of supplies.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times (HIPPA requirements).
  • Respond to staffing needs to ensure continuous coverage to facilitate uninterrupted workflow. Demonstrate ability to prioritize operations. Recognize and respond to changes in the Endoscopy lab schedule.
  • Respond to emergencies. Seek out appropriate resources and demonstrate problem solving abilities specific to work area.
• Level 2 – Proficient (in addition to above duties)
  • Participate in training new staff.
  • Troubleshoot errors and perform quality assurance checks.
• Level 3 – Subject Matter Expert (in addition to above duties)
  • Participate in quality improvement measures and monitoring within the department.
  • Provide information to the Manager/Director as requested in review and update of department functions and procedure revisions

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • Experience: One year Endoscopy Technician experience or 1 year PCT experience
  • Certifications: CPR
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: Completion of approved GI Tech training program or PCT program.
  • Experience: Knowledge of hospital environment and/or GI Lab. Previous hospital and/or health care related experience.

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Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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