Endoscopy Tech - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital - Full Time Positions Available

bronsonhg; Orchard Park (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Competitive pay with growth potential

Generous PTO accrual

403(b) retirement plan with employer:

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital seeks a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join the Endoscopy/Surgical Services team. You will support high-quality patient care under RN supervision, handling and disinfecting endoscopes, transporting patients, and preparing supplies for procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with ERCP, EUS/EBUS, GI bleeds, and related interventions, as well as pulmonary procedures. A HS diploma and BLS are required, with GI Tech certification due within one year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS for healthcare provider certification required.
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) Certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Endoscopy/Surgical Services staff to provide high-quality patient care.
• Learn coordination, handling and disinfection of the endoscope.
• Support basic patient care including transporting, lifting, and moving patients.
• Assist with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS/EBUS, GI bleeds, stenting etc.
• Support pulmonary procedures such as bronchial lavage and navigational bronchoscopy.

Skills

BLS certification

Aseptic technique

Patient transport

Education

High School diploma or GED

GI Technical Specialist (GTS) Certification

Job description

Location

Battle Creek- 300 North Ave - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Title

Endoscopy Tech - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital - Full Time Positions Available

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

Why Choose Bronson?

• Day 1 health benefits - no waiting period!
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous PTO accrual to support work-life balance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Wellness benefits to support your overall health

This is a general posting for Endoscopy Tech positions at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Endoscopy Technician will assist the Endoscopy/Surgical Services staff in providing an environment conducive to high quality patient care.
• To support this environment the Endoscopy Technician is responsible for learning the coordination, handling and disinfection of the endoscope; direct basic patient care (includes transporting, lifting, and moving patients); maintaining supplies necessary for operation of the department(s).
• The technician is responsible for assisting with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS/EBUS, GI bleeds, food impaction and foreign body removal, stenting of the esophagus, duodenum, and colon.
• Technicians also support pulmonary diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as bronchial lavage, navigational bronchoscopy, and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound.
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree required GI Technical Specialist (GTS) Certification required within one year of hire
• BLS for healthcare provider certification required
• 1 weeknight call per week and1 weekend call every 5 weeks required
• Excellent understanding of basic aseptic and High Level Disinfection, avoiding infection/contamination of equipment and supplies
• Basic understanding of caring for equipment and supplies
• General understanding of human anatomy, specifically digestive tract and respiratory system
• General working knowledge of computer and department specific software
• Familiarity with location of various departments and general regulations/polices of the hospital
• Must be able to use appropriate and professional phone, electronic and other communication etiquette.
• Must be able to work in fast paced work environment, make quick decisions under pressure, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/situations.
• Ability to work extended hours if needed during weeknights and weekends . Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
• Involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Recognizes the Physician and RN as the people in charge of the patient and informs them of any observations and concerns significant in the patients care.
• Assists the RN or Physician with patient care in the Endoscopy procedure.
• Assists with endoscopic dilation, biopsy, polypectomy, BARYX procedures, argon plasma coagulation, gold probe, injection, endoscopic mucosal resection, cannulating bile duct during ERCP, assisting with sphincterotomy, gallstone removal, stricture dilation of bile duct, and stent placement of bile and pancreatic ducts as directed.
• Assists with specimen collection and handling. Correctly labels according to hospital policy.
• Understands cautery modality and safety including monopolar, bipolar and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes.
• Able to demonstrate proper handling of various types and sizes of endoscopes including: ga