Endoscopy Technician

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health St. Mary's- Detroit Lakes seeks an Endoscopy Technician to assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and to contribute to patient care across nursing units.

The role includes on-call rotation, outreach support, and responsibility for reprocessing reusable instruments to ensure sterile, safe equipment is available for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• 8-12 months of related experience in healthcare or patient care experience
• Medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician with the full range of endoscopic procedures
• Participates in the on-call rotation and outreach locations
• Reprocesses reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and nursing units
• Ensures clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Education

Healthcare program completion

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Description

Assists the physician with the full range of therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures, including specialized procedures. Participates in the on-call rotation, and in the provision of endoscopic services to outreach locations. Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units. Plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of healthcare program (such as LPN, CA, NA, EMT, etc.) or equivalent technical healthcare training, education or experience

Required Qualifications

• 8-12 months of related experience in healthcare or patient care experience
• Medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrating proficiency assisting with routine diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures including, screening flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and EGD, and experience assisting in specialized procedures
• Experience using electronic medical record

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Essentia Health St. Mary's- Detroit Lakes has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is the second hospital in Minnesota and one of only 248 facilities worldwide to receive this designation. The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff. To receive this prestigious honor, hospitals must undergo a rigorous process to meet the required elements of performance to promote a healthy and positive work environment and improve nursing practice. This includes the submission and review of in-depth documentation, a nurse survey showing positive feedback from our nurses and review from the ANCC.

FTE

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: FTE Flex Day/Eve (United States of America) Shift Start Time: days Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$19.86 - $29.79

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small.

We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings.

Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.