Endoscopy Technician Full Time Days

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist with endoscopy procedures and scope care at Baptist Medical Center South. You will set up and turnover cases, maintain a sterile field, and support the Endoscopy team.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and preferred Endoscopy or OR experience. You will follow aseptic technique, OSHA guidelines, and infection control policies while handling equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Endoscopy or OR experience preferred.
• Completion of a certified patient care technician or nursing assistant program.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and turnover assigned endoscopy cases.
• Maintain a sterile field and aseptic technique.
• Care for equipment and supplies, stock and inventory.
• Adhere to OSHA, SNGA and infection control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified patient care technician/Nursing assistant program

Certified OR technician program

Job description

Summary

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible to assist with endoscopy procedures and scope care and handling. The Technician will function as a member of the Endoscopy team. This individual shall be responsible to set up and turn over assigned cases, and maintain a sterile field, if required. This individual will need an understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Additionally, the Technician will perform a variety of tasks such as care of equipment/instruments, supplies, as well as to stock, clean, inventory, etc. The Technician must adhere strictly to all OSHA, SNGA and other regulatory standards and guidelines, safety, and infection control policies. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Endoscopy or OR experience preferred. Completion of a certified patient care technician/nursing assistant program, certified OR technician program, or acceptable on the job training program.

License / Certification

BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on the job training program.
• Possesses interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written.

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements

Position requires: Sitting 10%, Walking 30%, Standing 60% of the workday. Other physical demands include occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action, occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Requires occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Exposure to noise, dust, marker fumes, copier toner, etc. Exposure to radiation occasionally.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South.

Job

Endoscopy Technician Full Time Days.

Job Type

Regular-Full time.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America).