Endoscopy Tech: Patient Care & Procedure Support

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks an Endoscopy Tech to join the Surgical Dept. I. This full-time, first shift position supports endoscopy procedures, assists with reprocessing of endoscopes, patient prep, and monitoring during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months of patient care experience, and BLS certification with the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 months of patient care experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical assistant or other equivalent position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists in procedures under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, including reprocessing of endoscopes and preparation of patients.
• Sets up the procedural area with supplies and equipment, follows aseptic technique, and cleans up after procedures.
• Assists in preparing the patient and hooking up monitoring devices (BP, EKG, SAO2).
• Orientates patient and family to the environment and assists during procedures.
• Assists the physician with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection; transports patient to/from the procedure room.
• Assists in positioning the patient for specific procedures and coaches the patient through the procedure as needed.

Skills

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks an Endoscopy Tech to join the Surgical Dept. I. This full-time, first shift position supports endoscopy procedures, assists with reprocessing of endoscopes, patient prep, and monitoring during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6 months of patient care experience, and BLS certification with the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.