IMH Endoscopy Tech

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital seeks an Endoscopy Technician in the GI Procedures department, an on-site role based in the greater Chicagoland area. You will assist the MD and RN in pre-, intra-, and post-procedure activities, including setup, scope usage documentation, pre-cleaning and patient transport.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, active BLS, and experience in an endoscopy area, with professional certification preferred. This is a 100% onsite opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• One of the following: Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or experience in an endoscopy procedural area.
• Ability to read and write at 9th grade level, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the nursing staff, manager and/or Medical Director of the procedural area within guidelines provided by UCH policies and Procedures.
• Ensure inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Prepare suites, rooms, or bedside set-ups according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Troubleshoot endoscopic equipment issues or elevate to appropriate party.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from nursing and medical personnel.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Endoscopy Experience

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Endoscopy Technician in the GI Procedures department. Here, you are responsible for assisting in the collection of data for an objective assessment to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Endoscopy Technician assists the M.D. as well as the RN (if applicable) in pre-op, intra procedure, and post-op. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting in procedure set-up, documentation of scope usage, pre-cleaning, transport, and other duties as assigned. The technician will also be responsible for procedures done in the inpatient setting and assist assisting in procedure set-up at the patient’s bedside, and appropriate documentation of scope usage, pre-cleaning, transport.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the nursing staff, manager and/or Medical Director of the procedural area within guidelines provided by UCH policies and Procedures.
• Ensure inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Prepare suites, rooms, or bedside set-ups according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Troubleshoot endoscopic equipment issues or elevate to appropriate party.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from nursing and medical personnel.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One of the following: Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or experience in an endoscopy procedural area
• Ability to read and write at 9th grade level, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from a recognized professional organization (e.g. SGNA, IAHCSMM, CBSPD, etc.)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.0
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Proc GI
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Compensation & Benefits Overview

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The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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