Interventional Endoscopy Technician

TieTalent; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reno, NV, is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist in advanced therapeutic procedures. This entry-level full-time position involves patient care, technical tasks during endoscopic procedures, and ensuring equipment functions correctly. Ideal candidates will have experience in ERCP and hold current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language.
• Documentation of classes in Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in advanced therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
• Performs cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing of instruments.
• Reports issues with equipment to supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Technical Skills

Patient Care

Education

Anatomy/Physiology class

Microbiology class

Job description

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About

Position Purpose

This position provides patient care of a therapeutic technical nature, performing advanced therapeutic interventional endoscopy procedures that support and assist the work of the physician, RN and Endoscopy Team for the good of the patient. Responsible for the care of instrumentation before, during, and after endoscopy procedures.

Nature and Scope

This position is under the direct supervision of the R.N. and/or physician to assist in implementing and data gathering in the care of the patients undergoing interventional endoscopic procedures and performs other duties as assigned. Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound procedures, ERCP, fine needle aspiration with slide preparation, biliary and pancreatic duct stents, esophageal stents, manometric procedures, esophageal dilations, specimen collection and other related procedures/duties.

This position performs all aspects of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing instrumentation used during any endoscopic procedures.

This position serves a patient population of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

The position provides technical skills as a member of the interventional endoscopy team, communicating with supervisors, other staff, physicians, and anesthesiologist.

The demands on this position on very dynamic because of rapid changes in medical procedures, technical knowledge, instrumentation, equipment, policies, procedures, and because of physician’s preferences in equipment, positioning, and supplies.

This position ensures equipment is working properly before procedures, cares for equipment after procedure, and is responsible for reporting equipment that is not working properly or is broken.

Flexible hours and overtime may be required. On-call may be required.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name

Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Documentation of Anatomy/Physiology class, microbiology class, and basic computer skills from as accredited institution required.

Experience

Six months as an endoscopy technician performing ERCP required upon hire.

License(s)

None.

Certification(s)

Current CPR certification by AHA standards required upon hire. SGNA Associates Program Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Computer / Typing

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Location: Renown Health

• 200329 Endoscopy Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Varies, 40
• Reno, Nevada
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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