Endoscopy Technician II, Per Diem, Varied Shift, 10hours

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician II to join their team on a per diem basis. This role is essential in assisting physicians and nurses during gastrointestinal and respiratory procedures, ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of endoscopic equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in endoscopy, including experience with advanced procedures. This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied shifts, allowing you to make a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a vital team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• Two years of GI or Pulmonary Endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures and maintain equipment.
• Perform high-level disinfection of endoscopes and manage supplies.

Skills

Endoscopic Procedures

Patient Transport

Quality Control

Sterilization Techniques

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduation from an Accredited Surgical Technology School

Completion of a GI and/or Pulmonary Endoscopy Program

Tools

Endoscopic Equipment

Lawson System

Job description

Endoscopy Technician II, Per Diem, Varied Shift, 10hours Featured Job

SUMMARY: An endoscopy technician works alongside physicians and nurses who diagnose and treat patients for gastrointestinal or respiratory issues using an endoscope. Performs assistance duties during basic to advanced endoscopic procedures; generally, operates and utilizes endoscopic equipment and devices, as well as performs processing & high-level disinfection of routine upper & lower endoscopes and high-level disinfection of non-disposable equipment. Operates equipment for processing and high-level disinfection of equipment, including performing daily quality control and maintains accurate documentation. Initiates purchase orders for all devices and supplies, as well as engineering, biomed, and vendor related work orders. Transports patients. Manages and maintains endoscopic equipment, supplies and devices.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. An endoscopy technician works alongside physicians and nurses who diagnose and treat patients for gastrointestinal or respiratory issues using an endoscope.
2. Performs assigned procedural assisting duties during endoscopic procedures; assists the proceduralist physician in performing advanced endoscopic procedures including interventional ERCP (GI) and EBUS (Pulmonary) utilizing minimally invasive techniques as directed to remove polyps, collects and handle specimens, among other specialty specific procedures performed with endoscope, a small flexible tube with a light and camera attached.
3. Prepares procedure room and equipment for endoscopic procedures and cleans up and sterilizes after procedures. Maintains endoscopic equipment including cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines.
4. Performs processing & high-level disinfection of routine upper & lower endoscopes and high-level disinfection of non-disposable equipment. Operates equipment for processing and high-level disinfection of equipment including performing daily quality control and maintains accurate documentation. Stores all endoscopes with appropriate tags in proper endoscope storage areas.
5. Initiates purchase orders for all devices and supplies in Lawson or otherwise for endoscopic supplies and devices. Follows all AHS Policies & Standard Work Guidelines for reprocessing and transport endoscopes explicitly.
6. Completes vendor processes and mails out all damaged endoscopes to the vendor as required.
7. Initiates all engineering, biomed, and vendor related work orders as needed on a timely basis.
8. Ensures all supplies and devices stored in the procedure or decontamination room are never expired and completes all required handwritten notations on required supplies with accurate and legible dates and times. Disposes of all expired devices and supplies appropriately.
9. Completes and maintains all required assigned logs in unit including, but not limited to intake, supply room, decontamination room, and unit intra-procedural areas.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited school of Surgical Technology; Completion of a G.I. and or Pulmonary Endoscopy program or an accredited Surgical Technician program.

Preferred Education: Completion of a GI and or Pulmonary Endoscopy program or an accredited Surgical Technician program.

Required Experience: Two years’ GI or Pulmonary Endoscopy experience.

Preferred Experience: Advanced endoscopy (i.e., ERCP) procedure experience.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified as a Medical Assistant.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS – Basic Life Support certification issued by AHA.

Continuing Medical Education: Formal evidence of successful completion of no less than 20 hours of pre-approved continuing relevant in-person or online medical education courses per calendar year to meet minimum annual AHS determined competency requirements. Evidence of successful certificates of completion to be submitted to department manager within each calendar year. Approved SGNA CME courses specific to assisting GI & Pulmonary endoscopy procedures and/or endoscope decontamination and reprocessing would apply.

Additional Information:

Note: Support GI Endoscopy; possibly Pain Management procedures for busy outpatient and inpatient unit. Possible standby assignments weekends (24 hours on call) and weekday evenings to support ICU & ED cases. M - F Days 10-hour shifts.