Endoscopy Technician - Detroit Lakes Same Day Surgery Center

Good Samaritan Society; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off / Paid leave

Job summary

Sanford Health in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to support GI procedures. You will help prepare patients, transport them, and assist the physician and RN with biopsies and polypectomies, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.

You will also manage pre- and post-procedure tasks, stock supplies, and maintain clean, ready rooms. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and GI CEUs per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associates Program Certificate of Completion through Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within eight months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six months of hire.
• Six Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year; four GI-specific.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities in the care of GI patients, assisting in procedures under physician and RN supervision.
• Prepare procedure rooms, transport patients, connect monitors, and assist intra-procedure with biopsies and polypectomies; aid post-procedure patient care.
• Stock rooms, manage supplies, and ensure safe turnover and sanitation of GI procedure areas.

Education

High school diploma

Associates Program Certificate of Completion (Society of GI Nurses and Associates)

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility

Facility: Detroit Lakes Clinic
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Address: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00
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Job Summary

Supports activities in the care of the gastroenterology (GI) patients. Performs duties relative to procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and registered nurse. Assists in the orientation and education of personnel. Assists in the pre-procedure preparation of the patient, including transporting the patient to the procedure room, hooking up monitors, and ensuring the patient is comfortable prior to the procedure. Responsible for the duties related to transportation of patients. Will be responsible to prepare procedure rooms, assist the physician intra-procedure with biopsies, polypectomies, and assist with post-procedure patient care.

Cleaning and turnover within the GI procedure room in a safe manner following established standards and practices. Cleans, disinfects, or calibrates scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. Will perform various tasks related to the material/physical support of the department, for example stocking procedure rooms, refilling inventory within the unit, routine housekeeping, and supply management. May have access to medication storage areas in order to stock secured items.

Qualifications

High school diploma required.

Must obtain an Associates Program Certificate of Completion through Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within

eight months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six months of hire. Must fulfill six Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year according to Sanford Health and unit requirements. Four of these CEU's will be GI specific.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number

R-0277346

Job Function

Nursing

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