ENDOSCOPY TECH II

St Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, Texas is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to perform specialized duties in endoscopy. The ideal candidate possesses skills in disinfection, equipment management, and interpersonal communication.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably with a GTS certification, and significant patient care experience. The technician will maintain records and assist in staff training, contributing to the smooth operation of endoscopy services.

Qualifications

• Four years of patient care experience, including one year as an Endoscopy Tech.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tech 1 duties and manage equipment supplies.
• Maintain accurate cleaning and disinfection records.
• Assist with staff in-service training on new equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

High level disinfection of scope and devices

Technical documentation familiarity

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Has a wide range of specialized duties in the endoscopy setting. They must already have the skills of an Endoscopy Technician; possess a thorough understanding of endoscopy equipment, high level disinfection of scope and devices; and supplies and display above average interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with staff, physicians, vendors, and other department personnel

1. Perform tech 1 duties
2. Daily accountability of available scopes, equipment, and supplies for use, assist with scope repair and loaner process (in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor or as designated by the unit leadership)
3. Accurate record keeping and maintenance of scope cleaning and reprocessing steps and equipment disinfection/sterilization process. Able to assist and identify air scope repair and loaners process in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor, or as designated by the unit leadership.
4. Plays a supportive role in assessing needs of unit for changing par levels of equipment and accessories and relaying such information in a timely manner to the lead or tech supervisor and or unit leadership.
5. Assists with in servicing staff on all new equipment and accessories, as well as helping to in-service staff on other equipment and procedures as needed. Assist with annual competencies of endoscopy staff.

Job Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED
• Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS) preferred; GTS or Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) is required at BSLMC
• Four (4) Years of patient care experience, of which one (1) year as an Endoscopy Tech
• Must be familiar with endoscopic computerized technology associated with endoscopy equipment and technical documentation.
• Must be able to perform and adapt to fast paced and busy environment.

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services—wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.

Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.