Endoscopy Technician - Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Glendale is hiring for a position in the gastroenterology lab. This role entails assisting gastroenterologists in various procedures, focusing primarily on adult and geriatric patient care.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and preferably an Associate's degree along with experience in a GI lab or operating room. A commitment to quality patient care and effective collaboration with nursing staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Competence in endoscopic procedures, including disinfection and handling of endoscopes.
• Certification in CPR or BLS from an approved vendor.
• Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists gastroenterologists with GI procedures and related work.
• Transports patients and provides direct patient care during procedures.
• Maintains quality control of sterilization and terminal cleaning processes.

Skills

Competence in endoscopic procedures

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Job Summary

Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
• Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room (Preferred)

Licenses / Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, including proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes; assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set‑up, cleaning, specimen collection, and supervision of sterilization processes; maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, including biological monitoring.
• Understands and follows universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through decontamination stages; cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment according to established policies and procedures; demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing.
• Transports patients between departments; provides direct patient care to endoscopy patients while collaborating with registered nurses; displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization's customer service program.
• Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
• Collects data for performance improvement.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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