Endoscopy Technician - Endo/Bronc - Hopewell - Full-time - Day

Capital Health System, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Benefits – LTD/STD

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a GI/Bronch endoscopy technician to assist in endoscopy and bronchoscopy cases. You will help with procedure prep, instrument passing, and post-procedure cleanup in the endoscopy suite, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.

Requirements include a High School diploma, six months endoscopy experience, and AHA BLS; strong multitasking in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience working in an Endoscopy unit.
• AHA BLS credential required.
• Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of GI endoscopy procedures including ERCP and bronchoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and RN with endoscopic procedures as directed.
• Help with patient positioning, specimen care, and room turnover.
• Maintain equipment and decontamination logs, and ensure sterile technique.
• Transport patients safely and support endoscopy team during procedures.

Skills

Multitask handling

GI endoscopy knowledge

ERCP & bronchoscopy familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Experience in Endoscopy unit

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $23.55 - $30.60. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Position Overview

Performs the role of GI/Bronch endoscopy technician on all general endoscopy and bronchoscopy cases. Assists in all procedures and provides high-quality assistance in the endoscopy suite. Assists with the preparation of procedures, anticipates physician needs during the procedures, and assists with the clean-up of the endoscopy suite. Assists in the cleaning and sterilization of the endoscopes and bronchoscopy scopes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:High School diploma or equivalent. Experience:Six months experience working in an Endoscopy unit. Other Credentials:AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period Knowledge and Skills: Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment. Possesses knowledge of aspects of GI endoscopy procedures incuding ERCP and brochoscopy. Proficiency in improving room turnover time. Special Training:Six months training in endoscopy. On the job training with related healthcare experience. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Usual Workday: 10 hours REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? No If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists physician and RN with endoscopic procedures as directed by the interventional endoscopist or circulating RN, where appropriate. Assists the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of procedure, care of specimens, and room turnover. Anticipates the need of Endoscopist, using knowledge of endoscopic procedures, which includes passing instruments and other items appropriate to the procedure. Assists the Endoscopist in operating accessory devices and instruments under the direct supervision of the Endoscopist. Establishes and maintains an organized field. Ensures procedure room is kept neat and clean throughout patient procedure. Maintains log books for decontamination solutions, scope tracking and scope usage. Demonstrates appropriate set up of equipment. Handles equipment with care and realizes value of equipment. Accepts responsibility for keeping equipment properly functioning. Performs basic troubleshooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly. Properly identifies patient prior to transport following established Capital Health guidelines. Transports Endoscopy patient safely to the Endo Suite, providing patient comfort and privacy at all times. Keeps siderails up at all times for patient safety, endudes brakes are engaged when not transporting. Assists patients to and from bathroom in Endo suite as needed. Adheres to the policies and procedures in "clean" techniques in the endoscopy unit, and aseptic techniques where appropriate and takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, condition, or break in standard clean technique is observed and reports information to the nurse manager. Maintains endoscopic equipment, including cleaning and high-level disinfection where appropriate. Understands and follows safety standards of hazardous materials. Mixes decontamination solution using gloves, goggles and fluid barrier gown. Assures fans and ventilating system is functioning. Follows MSDS guidelines for splash or spills. Maintains biohazard labels on tubs of decontamination solutions. Functions independently in setting up procedure room and equipment for all endoscopy cases according to physician preference and patient procedure. Obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins. Performs basic troubleshooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly. Restocks assigned endoscopy room with designated supplies. Completes all assigned tasks in an organized and thorough manner. Transports specimens as directed. Disposes of trash and linen, exercising universal precautions. Responds appropriately to patient/physician complaints. Maintains effective working rapport with co-workers, physicians, patients, family and other hospital employees.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA - Dependent Care
• FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
• Spouse - Voluntary Life
• Employee - Voluntary Life
• Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be determined including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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