Endoscopy Technician / SEIU - E, Full Time, Day

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a support role for endoscopic procedures. The successful candidate will assist nurses and doctors in maintaining equipment and patient communication. This opportunity is suitable for individuals with a high school diploma and a passion for healthcare, possibly with prior GI experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• CPR – American Heart Association certification.
• Prior experience in GI-endoscopy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in endoscopic procedures under the direction of RN/MD.
• Maintain procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment.
• Disassemble and reprocess instrumentation post-procedure.

Skills

Communication

Technical Skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate's degree in health-related field

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Acts under the direction of the Endoscopist and/or Registered Nurse during endoscopic procedures. May assist the RN in technical aspects of circulating duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the maintenance of Procedure room supplies and endoscopic equipment. Assures the integrity/condition and availability of adequate equipment.(40%)
• Functions as an integral member of the team throughout the performance of GI-endoscopic procedures. (30%)
• Disassembles and reprocesses instrumentation on a post-procedure basis as per current departmental policy. Maintains documentation as per policy. (20%)
• Maintains effective two-way communications with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.(5%)
• May assist with special procedures under the direction of the RN and MD (e.g., Yag lasers, wound care, line insertions, etc). (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma / GED or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Associate's degree in health-related field.
• Prior GI-endoscopy experience.

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