Endoscopy Technologist - Endoscopy Surgery - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Corpus Christi is seeking a dedicated professional for patient care coordination in the endoscopy department. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies, and assisting in invasive endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and have prior experience in an operating room or endoscopy unit, emphasizing adherence to sterilization and aseptic techniques. Multiple shifts are available, and the role is per diem as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain sterile fields.
• Capability to assist in endoscopy procedures.
• Knowledge of operation room practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients in the endoscopy department.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.
• Establishes and maintains sterile fields; pulls cases; assists for endoscopy procedures.
• Goes over sterilization concepts and aseptic techniques and endoscopy instruments.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Knowledge of sterilization concepts

Endoscopy instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GI certification (SGNA Associates)

Job description

CHRISTUS Surgical Hospital has been andremainsdedicated to providing high quality outpatient surgical care in a convenient and comfortable setting. We treat our patients and their families with the highest quality of care andmaintainan enduring commitment to excellence. We are a multi-specialty facility andMedicare-certified.All of our physicians are board-certified with significant training and experience in their respective specialties.Ourstate-of-the-artfacility features technologically advanced medical equipmentand our medical staff offers superior clinicalexpertise. Weare dedicated to providingour patients with the absolute best that medicine has to offer and setting new standards of excellence in healthcare.

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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed