Endoscopy Technician – Part-Time with On-Call Rotations

Hugh Chatham Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Technician for a part-time role in gastrointestinal services. The position requires being within 30 minutes of the hospital, with staggered start times and a capacity to cover significant on-call duties during weeknights and weekends.

Responsibilities include patient transport, room setup, assisting with procedures under RN supervision, and strict adherence to SGNA decontamination and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent minimum.
• 1 year related experience.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient continuum of care is supported and safe patient care provided.
• Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit.
• Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures.
• The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures ensuring proper grounding and proper functioning of the electrocautery equipment.
• Lab specimens are handled in a proper efficient manner. Assist in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab.
• Assist with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient and facilitate turn around time in the procedure room.
• Communicates pertinent information to the RN/Charge Nurse/Manager/Physician.
• Assist in pre and post-procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Initiate or collaborate with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal/customer service

Basic computer skills

Current CPR certification

Knowledge of computer keyboard

Education

High school education or equivalent

1 year related experience

Patient care experience preferred

Tools

Imaging System

Tracking Board

Job description

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Technician for a part-time role in gastrointestinal services. The position requires being within 30 minutes of the hospital, with staggered start times and a capacity to cover significant on-call duties during weeknights and weekends.

Responsibilities include patient transport, room setup, assisting with procedures under RN supervision, and strict adherence to SGNA decontamination and safety protocols.