Endoscopy Technician-Surgery-Full Time Days-Temecula Valley Hospital

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking an Endoscopy Technician in Temecula, California. Responsibilities include assisting in endoscopy procedures and maintaining sterile instruments. Candidates must have at least one year of acute care experience and current BLS certification. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year recent clinical acute care Gastro technologist Technician experience.
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Knowledge of preparing and maintaining a sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific endoscopy procedures.
• Anticipates physician's needs regarding instrumentation and supplies.
• Utilizes clean and aseptic technique.

Skills

Clinical acute care experience

BLS certification

Knowledge of sterile field preparation

Instrumentation knowledge

Basic communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.

Endoscopy Technician: Endoscopy technicians assist doctors and nurses that perform endoscopy procedures. They prepare and maintain the instruments and equipment used in endoscopy. They clean, disinfect, and calibrate endoscopy instruments and scopes according to the standards of the facility.

Essential Job Duties:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific endoscopy procedures for all surgical services
• Anticipates physician's needs in regard to instrumentation and supplies, etc
• Displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation according to technique, procedure and special requirements
• Demonstrates ability to function in endoscopy situations.
• Anticipates instrumentation/equipment for a wide range of simple and complex endoscopy procedures
• Pulls appropriate instrumentation and supplies consistent with physician's preference. Endoscopy environment is set up and organized prior to patient's arrival into room
• Utilizes clean and aseptic technique

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year recent clinical acute care Gastro technologist Technician experience (Required)
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association (Required)
• Knowledge of preparing and maintaining a sterile field.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and supplies necessary for endoscopy procedures.
• Basic communication skills, problem solving techniques and professional interpersonal relations skills

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024.

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