Endoscopy Technologist - Endoscopy GI

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas is seeking an Endoscopy Tech to assist in coordinating patient care in the endoscopy department. Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning equipment, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting during endoscopic procedures.

The role requires rotating shifts with on-call assignments and prior OR or endoscopy experience is preferred; a BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• GI certification from SGNA Associates preferred.
• Experience in operating room or endoscopy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with coordination of care in the endoscopy department.
• Prepares, maintains, and cleans equipment and supplies; may assist in invasive endoscopic procedures.
• Rotates shifts and accepts on-call assignments.
• Maintains sterile fields and assists during endoscopy procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilization concepts, aseptic techniques, and endoscopy instruments.

Skills

Sterile technique

Endoscopy support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GI certification (SGNA)

Job description

Summary:

Assists with the coordination of care for patients in the endoscopy department. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies and may assist in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides various service related activities to the delivery of direct and assistive patient care in the endoscopy service of the operating room prior to and during any endoscopic procedure.
• Required to rotate shifts and accept on-call assignments.
• Adept at establishing and maintaining sterile fields, ability to pull cases, capable in assisting for endoscopy procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilization concepts and methods, aseptic techniques and endoscopy instruments.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Previous experience working in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred
• GI Tech experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• GI certification from SGNA Associates preferred

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time