Endoscopy Technician - Kenner - Full Time

ochsner; Kenner, Louisiana (LA, MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a caring professional to assist in GI procedures, ensuring proper handling of endoscopes and related equipment. You will support physicians during procedures and uphold safety and quality standards.

Required is a high school diploma; BLS certification is required, with preferred CER/CFER/CBSPD within 2 years. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential to deliver compassionate patient care across facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience with endoscopic procedures.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred CER, CFER or CBSPD certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians during GI procedures.
• Ensures endoscope cleaning, disinfection, and quality control.
• Maintains endoscopy equipment and supplies.
• Keeps up-to-date on safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job assists in procedures competently and professionally, understands the basic principles of anatomy and physiology associated with GI procedures, and ensures appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Preferred - Experience with endoscopic procedures.

Certifications

• Required - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.


• Preferred - Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Certification obtained through IAHCSMM, Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certification obtained through CBSPD (within 2 years of hire or transfer).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule.

Job Duties

• Assists physicians during procedures.


• Ensures cleanliness and/disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.


• Maintains all equipment.


• Maintains technical and professional knowledge.


• Provides effective care and adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.


• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patie