Endoscopy Technician, Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join their GI Procedures Department. In this vital role, you will assist in various endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Your responsibilities will include preparing equipment and rooms, troubleshooting issues, and providing direct patient care under the guidance of medical staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a compassionate team committed to advancing medical excellence and improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assists in endoscopic procedures and patient care.
• Ensures proper functioning of endoscopic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms and equipment for endoscopic procedures.
• Assist physicians and nurses during procedures.
• Perform safety checks and inventory management.

Skills

Patient Care

Endoscopic Procedure Assistance

Equipment Troubleshooting

Documentation Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification from a recognized professional organization

Job description

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Endoscopy Technician in our GI Procedures Department.

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting in the collection of data for an objective assessment to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses. The Endoscopy Technician assists the M.D. as well as the RN (if applicable) in pre-op, intra procedure, and post-op. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting in procedure set-up, documentation of scope usage, pre-cleaning, transport, and other duties as assigned. The technician will also be responsible for procedures done in the inpatient setting and assist assisting in procedure set-up at the patient’s bedside, and appropriate documentation of scope usage, pre-cleaning, transport.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the nursing staff, manager and/or Medical Director of the procedural area within guidelines provided by UCH policies and Procedures.
• Ensure inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Prepare suites, rooms, or bedside set-ups according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Troubleshoot endoscopic equipment issues or escalate to appropriate party.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from nursing and medical personnel.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AHA CPR
• One of the following: Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or experience in an endoscopy procedural area
• Ability to read and write at 9th grade level, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from a recognized professional organization (e.g. SGNA, IAHCSMM, CBSPD, etc.)
• Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Unit/Department: GI Procedures
• CBA Code: 743

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

About the company

UChicago Medicine provides superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality.