Float Endoscopy Technician

Gastroenterology of the Rockie; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is seeking a Float Endoscopy Technician to cover Lafayette, Longmont, Boulder and surrounding centers in the Denver area. The role supports endoscopy procedures, maintains sterile environments, and ensures equipment is properly cleaned and ready.

You will be responsible for monitoring scopes, assisting doctors and nurses, and managing supply and patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED.
• Some medical experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in written form with staff and with equipment vendors.
• High level ability to function as a member of a team.
• Intermediate computer skills, and ability to work with a variety of machinery.
• Dependable vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean sterile environment with all equipment and monitor supply levels.
• Monitors endoscope condition and notifies proper personnel to prevent complications.
• Assists staff and doctors with issues related to scope, processor, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff; consults nurse/doctor for management of problems.
• Performs room turnover, room setup and bed cleaning as per facility guidelines.
• Keeps documentation complete and on time; reconciles money and card transactions with Accounting.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Travel readiness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Gastroenterology of the Rockies Float Endo Tech Northglenn, CO·Lakewood, CO·Denver, CO·Full time Company website

Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities used in the performance of medical procedures. Interfaces with patients, and staff members to ensure achievement of high levels of patient satisfaction and organization goals. Monitors supply levels, and processes orders for replacement supplies.

Description

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Pay range: $24.00 -$32.00

Reports to: RN Supervisors

Location: Floating between Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder Endoscopy Centers of the Rockies.

Position Summary:

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is a rapidly growing Gastroenterology practice in Boulder County and the greater Denver Metro area with eight office locations and five Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities used in the performance of medical procedures. Interfaces with patients, and staff members to ensure achievement of high levels of patient satisfaction and organization goals. Monitors supply levels, and processes orders for replacement supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a clean sterile environment with all equipment as well as monitor supply levels to ensure well stocked/equipment properly cleaned.
• Monitors endoscope condition to determine probable/possible malfunctions of equipment and takes appropriate action including notifying the proper personnel to prevent complications with the equipment.
• Uses knowledge and understanding of the scope, processor, and auxiliary equipment to assist staff and doctors with any issues or problems that may arise.
• Helps maintain a safe environment for patients and staff members. Consults nurse and/or doctor for management of problems. Acts appropriately in critical/emergency situations to resolve the issue quickly, in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• Meets all safety and infection control requirements, including proper PPE and knowledge of safety guidelines. Performs room turnover, room set up and bed cleaning in a timely manner and as set by facility guidelines.
• Participates in staff meetings. Assists in developing ways to meet department goals in a more effective and efficient manner and is an active part of implementation of new processes and procedures.
• Reconciles and balances money and credit card transactions and facilitates sending information over to the Accounting Department for processing.
• Keeps all documentation complete, accurate and on time. Ensures end of day check list is accurate and complete.
• Always communicates in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that preserves the patient’s rights and dignity.
• Performs other duties and projects as requested by the nursing staff or management team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge levels in his/her assigned areas of responsibility. Accepts feedback and takes action to enhance his/her strengths and improve areas that need attention.
• Understands and complies with company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Company Compliance Plan.
• Understands company operations beyond his/her own area of responsibility and uses this knowledge to assist and support other parts of the organization. Is aware of his/her own strengths and weaknesses.
• Establishes and maintains professional and positive relationships with all members of the company, outside organizations, clients, providers, patients and any other individual or organization necessary to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrates positive support for the mission and values of the company in all situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED
• Some medical experience preferred, but not mandatory. Verifiable steady work history.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in written form with staff and with equipment vendors.
• High level ability to function as a member of a team, supporting the teamwork concept.
• Intermediate computer skills, and ability to work with a variety of machinery.
• Dependable vehicle for travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Raising or lowering objects of up to 50lb
• Ability to distinguish and identify different colors, judge distance and space relationships, to see clearly at 20inches or less and 20ft or more, peripherally, ability to adjust vision to bring object into focus.
• Mathematical Reasoning, Memorization and Oral, Spatial and Written Comprehension
• Exposure to wet conditions, hazardous materials, and potentially infectious bodily fluids in a laboratory setting