Endoscopy Technician

AMSURG; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSURG is seeking a Full-time Endoscopy Technician in Columbia, South Carolina. This role requires a skilled and compassionate individual to assist in providing quality patient care during endoscopy procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting physicians, and ensuring a safe environment.

The position offers weekdays only, with no weekend, holiday, or call duties. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS Certification.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, positive attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to think critically, make logical decisions, and solve problems.
• Strong ethical and moral character references.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates caring, respectful, and empathetic attitude towards patients.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.
• Assists in preparing the patient for procedures as requested by physician.
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Endoscopy Technician Certification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an Full-time Endoscopy Technician that is skilled, compassionate, professional, and is committed to providing excellent quality care. As a member of the endoscopy team you will be trained to function in an assistive role while delivering safe patient care including: pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.

Monday-Friday. No weekends, No holidays and No call.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Outgoing, positive attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to think critically, make logical decisions, and solve problems.
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Proficient and respectful communication skills.
• Basic computer skills
• BLS Certification Required.
• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification, preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerance.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient.
• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction.
• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician.
• Assists physician during endoscopy procedure.
• Handles patient specimens per policy.
• After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day.
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Assures high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure.