Endoscopy Tech I - GI Lab Outpatient - Fulltime: Days

Wellstar Health Systems; Roswell (GA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking an Endoscopy Technician I for Day shift. You will assist nurses and physicians, prepare the procedure room, and ensure sterile fields for safe patient care.

No endoscopy experience is required; complete 2-day endoscopy education within 30 days, plus on-the-job training with documented competencies and active BLS. Join a collaborative team focused on quality and safety.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• All certifications are required upon hire (BLS, SGNA GI Tech Specialist or provisional).
• No endoscopy experience required; completion of 2-day system endoscopy education within 30 days.
• English reading/writing/speaking; strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other health care providers and work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Proficiency of all general endoscope procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent and add-on endoscopic procedures with ready equipment.
• Functions independently and provides technical assistance during procedures.
• Maintains infection control principles and supports quality improvement.
• Assists with transportation, room setup, and instrument handling as needed.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Infection control

Formação

High School Diploma / GED

BLS (Basic Life Support)

SGNA GI Tech Specialist

SGNA GI Tech Specialist - Provisional

Ferramentas

Endoscopy equipment

Sterile processing equipment

Descrição da vaga

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job ShiftDay (United States of America)

Job ShiftDay (United States of America)Job Summary: The Endoscopy Technician I have either no experience in endoscopy or is a novice in the endoscopy setting. The technician assists the nurses and physicians in providing care for the endoscopy patient. They must complete competencies for all basic GI procedures and scope reprocessing. The Technician also supports the area with duties that include, but are not limited to preparation of the procedure room and sterile field to ensure a safe patient care environment including gathering all required instruments and supplies and serving as an endoscopy procedure assistant. The job also includes transportation of patients and equipment, stocking/maintaining supplies, care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories contributing to the daily functions of the unit. They have strong sense of infection control in the GI setting.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Proficiency of all general endoscope procedures, equipment, and supplies including cleaning endoscopes and accessories.
• Fulfills all essential functions of the GI Lab Technician. Functions in all areas of the Endoscopy lab.
• Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent and add on endoscopic procedures by ensuring necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are ready and set up for use. Has the skill to expedite and organize the preparation for unexpected events, giving direction and support to the less experienced team members.
• Functions independently within scope of position. Anticipates needs of physician and RN during procedures; and anticipates needs of department. Must be proficient to operate all equipment in GI and provide technical assistance during procedures by trouble shooting equipment as needed, manipulating various pieces of equipment and the endoscope as directed by the physician.
• Required to take emergency call after normal operating hours and weekends rotation per department needs (specific to facility of employment.
• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of infection control principles and standards. Takes a proactive role in QI monitoring and improvement plans.

Other

• Demonstrates effective and professional communication skills. Works as a collaborative team member.
• Assists with the planning of daily assignments and distribution of work to promote department efficiency.
• Assists in the trial and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
• Functions in a manner that is aligned with Wellstars pillar goals for quality care, patient satisfaction, professional standards, scope of the law, cost containment, efficiency and safety and quality.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Supports evidence based practice and ethical accountability.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Maintains SGNA certification Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorSGNA-GTS - SGNA GI Tech Specialist or SGNA-GTS-P - SGNA GI Tech Specialist - Provisional (90 Days) within 90 Days Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required

Required Minimum Experience:

No endoscopy experience is required. Successful completion of 2-day system endoscopy education within 30 days of hire. Required and Successful completion of on-the-job training with documentation of orientation and all competencies met (specific competencies determined by facility of employment). Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak the English language; Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; BCLS required. Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care; Competency in all aspects of GI procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection; Ability to delegate to other team members as required; Ability to multi-task is essential: Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations essential; Strong detail orientation required; Proficiency in all general GI procedures is required. Computer skills may be required; Emergency call coverage requirements specific to facility of employment.Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.