Endoscopy Technician

Summerville-Endoscopy-Center-LL; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston GI is seeking a Full-Time Endoscopy Technician for our Summerville Endoscopy Center. The technician will float through the procedure room, assist physicians, prepare rooms, and help with documentation in EMR.

Key duties include high-level disinfection of endoscopes, room turnover, unloading supplies, and accurate pathology documentation. Requirements include CMA certification preferred, 1 year healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and good communication; schedule is

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of healthcare experience or graduation from a medical assisting/surgical technician program preferred.
• BLS certification preferred
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be flexible
• Must be Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms and assist the physician with endoscopic procedures.
• Act as circulator and document pathology specimens; assist with room turnover.
• Perform high-level disinfection of endoscopic scopes/equipment in decontamination area.
• Unload supplies and scan documents into EMR; perform other duties as assigned by Nursing leadership.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

Detail-oriented

Basic computer skills

BLS certification preferred

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Medical assisting program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Charleston GI has been developing since 1989, our practice is the first and largest gastroenterology practice in the Lowcountry to operate a physicians' practice and three nationally certified and state licensed endoscopy centers. Our team includes ten outstanding Board Certified Gastroenterologists, with a combined experience of over 100 years of treating patients. We value the health, service, and satisfaction of our patients above all else.

Full-Time Endoscopy Technician needed for our Summerville Endoscopy Center. This individual will be required to float through three areas. In the procedure room, he/she is responsible for preparing the procedure room in a timely manner and assisting the physician with endoscopic procedures. As circulator, the Endoscopy Technician will assist the procedure room tech with documentation of pathology specimens and assist with room turnaround. In the decontamination room, the Endoscopy Technician is responsible for the high-level disinfection of endoscopic scopes/equipment. In addition, the position requires unloading supplies, scanning of documents into EMR, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing or charge nurse. The position is Monday - Friday, 6:45 am - 3:15 pm.

• Minimum one year of healthcare experience or graduation from a medical assisting/surgical technician program preferred.
• BLS certification preferred
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be flexible
• Must be Certified Medical Assistant

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