Endoscopy Technician - Day Shift

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

Cash Retention Bonus

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to support pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative workflows. The role involves room preparation, equipment testing, case setup, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and clinical patient care experience; a Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician program graduate is preferred. BLS certification and sterile processing credentials may be favored.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• Prior clinical experience in caring for patients is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operatives Duties: Assist with room preparation; test equipment for readiness; set up cases promptly.
• Intra-operative Duties: Maintain aseptic technique; anticipate needs; scrub independently; provide reports to relief.
• Post-operative duties: Restore room turnover; return instruments to decontamination; restock suites by end of shift.

Skills

Room preparation

Equipment testing

Case setup

Aseptic technique

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician Program

Tools

Sterile processing certification

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs pre-operative tasks such as room preparation, equipment testing and case set-ups. Performs inter-operative duties anticipating needs of procedure physician or nurse, collecting specimens and documentation and obtaining/providing reports. Assists with room turnover including returning supplies, instruments and equipment to correct locations and checking stock each shift. Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm no call

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-operatives Duties:
  • Assist with room preparation
  • Tests operational efficiency of equipment prior to use
  • Sets up case in a timely and orderly manner
• Intra-operative Duties:
  • Maintains aseptic/sterile technique
  • Anticipates additional needs of the procedure physician
  • Scrubs procedures in his/her specialty independently
  • Obtains and gives report to relief person
  • No errors in documentation or specimen collection
• Post-operative duties:
  • Assists with room turnover
  • Returns instruments to decontamination room in appropriate manner
  • Assists in returning supplies and equipment to the correct location
  • Assists in checking and restocking assigned procedural suites by the end of shift
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. Prior clinical experience in caring for patients required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician Program is preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS

• BLS requirement
• Sterile Processing Certification preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knows clinical standards and practices guidelines in accordance with the applicable professional governing body.
• Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Requires close interaction with other ancillary departments in order to facilitate a quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• External: Patients and their family

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Must be physically fit. Works requires walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and transporting of patients.
• Standing and walking is required most of the time on duty.
• Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills required.
• Proficient talking and hearing to converse with patients and staff members in procedure rooms.
• Near visual acuity for reading of gauges and monitors.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a well-lighted, ventilated building. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is of high risk. Must work with hazardous chemicals when sterilizing scopes and instruments. Hours of duty may be irregular with covering various shifts.

EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

BENEFITS

• Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC VISION, MISSION AND STANDARDS

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

UMC MURRIOT PHYSICIANS CULTURE, VISION, MISSION, AND STANDARDS

Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

ABOUT UMCP

35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates