Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy - FT

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an endoscopy technician to support GI procedures. You will clean, disinfect and calibrate scopes, prepare procedure rooms, and assist the physician and nurse during procedures under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, setting up monitors, stocking rooms, and maintaining sterile technique. Requires high school diploma, BLS certification within 6 months, and GI-specific CEUs annually; associates GI certificate within eight

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associates Program Certificate of Completion in GI nursing within eight months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six months of hire. CEUs: six per year (GI-specific four).

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect and calibrate GI scopes and endoscopic instruments.
• Prepare procedure rooms and assist physician intra-procedure with biopsies and polypectomies.
• Transport patients, hook up monitors and ensure patient comfort pre-procedure.
• Stock rooms, manage inventory and assist with post-procedure patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

GI endoscopy support

Education

High school diploma

GI associate certificate

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: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00

Department Details

Work full time 10 hour week days.

Responsible to clean, disinfect and/or calibrate scopes and other endoscopic instruments.

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-0271705
Job Function: Nursing
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