Endoscopy Technician - Days

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial, Career, Community support

On-site professional counselors (EAP)

Discounted pharmacy cost

Cash retention bonus

Retirement benefits with employer match

PTO and extended illness

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to perform pre-operative tasks such as room preparation and equipment testing, as well as intra-operative duties during surgical procedures. Candidates must have prior clinical experience and a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for those graduated from an accredited Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician Program.

The position requires BLS certification and involves maintaining aseptic technique, documenting accurately, and assisting with room turnover. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in caring for patients is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room preparation and set up case timely.
• Maintain aseptic technique and document accurately.
• Assist with room turnover and check supplies.

Skills

Clinical standards knowledge

Age-specific knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical or Cardiovascular Technician Program (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Perform pre-operative tasks such as room preparation, equipment testing and case set-ups. Perform intra-operative duties anticipating needs of the procedure physician or nurse, collecting specimens and documentation and obtaining/providing reports. Assist with room turnover including returning supplies, instruments and equipment to correct locations and checking stock each shift. 7:00am - 5:30pm, Wednesdays off plus call.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Pre-operative Duties: Assist with room preparation; test operational efficiency of equipment prior to use; set up case in a timely and orderly manner.
• Intra-operative Duties: Maintain aseptic/sterile technique; anticipate additional needs of the procedure physician; scrubs procedures in his/her specialty independently; obtain and give reports to relief person; no errors in documentation or specimen collection.
• Post-operative Duties: Assist with room turnover; return instruments to decontamination room in appropriate manner; return supplies and equipment to the correct location; check and restock assigned procedural suites by the end of shift.
• Perform 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, and Registrations

BLS required.

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 to facilitate quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• External: Patients and their families.

Physical Capabilities

• Must be physically fit.
• Requires walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and transporting of patients.
• Standing and walking 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 gauges and monitors.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Works in a well-lighted, ventilated building.
• Exposure to bloodborne 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.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial, Career, Community support
• On-site professional counselors (EAP)
• Discounted pharmacy cost
• Cash retention bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• PTO and extended illness
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

More at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf