Endoscopy Technologist - Endoscopy Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist in coordinating care in the endoscopy department. The role involves preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies, and may assist in invasive endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities include rotating shifts, on-call assignments, and maintaining sterile fields to support safe endoscopy procedures in the operating room.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• GI Tech experience preferred.
• Previous experience in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides service activities to support 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 and able to assist for endoscopy procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilization concepts, aseptic techniques and endoscopy instruments.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Endoscopy assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the‑art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the‑art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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.

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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time