Endoscopy Tech - Endoscopy - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day Shift - Part Time

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to perform direct patient care and assist with endoscopic procedures under supervision. You will transcribe data, enter orders, and help manage equipment and supplies in the Endoscopy department.

Requirements include a high school diploma and AHA BLS certification; GI Technical Specialist training within 90 days of hire is required. Weekend/On-Call duties may be involved.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Completion of GI Technical Specialist (GTS) program within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance and high-level disinfection of endoscopes and washers.
• Support workflow by restocking rooms and assisting with transfers of patients.
• Assist gastroenterologist during endoscopic procedures and document in logs.
• Maintain quality logs and participate in department in-services.
• Accurate specimen labeling, documentation, and transport to lab.

Skills

BLS Certification

Endoscopy Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

GI Technical Specialist (GTS) program

Job description

Hours :

• Shift Start Time: Variable
• Shift End Time: Variable
• AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
• Additional Shift Information:
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• On-Call Required: Yes
• Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $26.970 - $33.730 - $37.770

What You Will Do

To perform various direct patient care activities and assist with a variety of endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and the attending gastroenterologist. Facilitates patient data management through transcription, order entry, and documentation. Supports best use of resources in management on equipment, supplies, and other department resources.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year endoscopy lab experience.
• 1 Year experience nursing assistance in an acute care or geriatric setting.

Other Qualification Requirements

Completion of GI Technical Specialist (GTS) program within 90 days of hire - required. Program completion to be tracked and maintained by the department.

Essential Functions

• Equipment maintenance

  Accurate and efficiently provides high level disinfection of all endoscopes/washers based on SGNA guidelines and established Sharp Policy and Procedure. Maintains quality log book documentation for regulatory compliance. (Measured and monitored through observation by direct supervisor and QA book audits).

• General support

  Completes duties within time frames, maintains equipment and supplies, may assist with ordering supplies; restock rooms; ensures optimal workflow by assisting in transfers of patients as necessary; foster efficient turnaround of rooms.

• Patient care

  Accurately and efficiently performs patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Is proficient in assisting the gastroenterologist during endoscopic procedures. (Measured and monitored through eQVR process and observation by immediate supervisor).

• Professional development

  Actively participates in endoscopy department skills day and departmental in-services. Aides in teach new staff correct maintenance and processing of endoscopy equipment. Orients to staff to all aspects of the endoscopy technician role. Updates knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and changes to SGNA standards of practice. (Measured and monitored through direct observation by immediate supervisor).

• Specimens

  Under the direct supervision of the attending gastroenterologist and registered nurse, obtains tissue specimens, brushings, and washings during endoscopy procedures. Correctly communicates and verifies specimen labeling to the registered nurse and gastroenterologist. Correctly documents specimens in the log book prior to transporting them to the laboratory. (Measured and monitored through observation by immediate supervisor, eQVR process, and specimen log audits).

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class