LEAD TECH - ENDOSCOPY, Full Time Days

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Benefits website

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking a Lead Tech – Endo to assist the RN and physician with invasive diagnostic and interventional GI procedures in the GI Lab. You will maintain and troubleshoot interventional US equipment and ensure the room is prepared for procedures.

Responsibilities include reprocessing endoscopes per SGNA standards, managing supplies and PAR levels, and scheduling departmental staff to meet patient needs. A strong GI lab background and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Operating Room Technician certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a GI Lab.
• Current BLS certification.
• SGNA Technician Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room with anticipated endoscopes, instruments and equipment for GI Lab procedures.
• Sets up ultrasound endoscopes and accessories for EUS/EBUS procedures.
• Organizes endoscope, instruments and supplies on back table for the procedure.
• Performs services under GI Lab RN and physician direction; demonstrates knowledge of EUS/EBUS/ERCP.

Skills

GI Lab experience

Endoscopy support

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi‑facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170‑bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

What we at Sierra Medical Center value:

• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.

This Lead Tech – Endo opportunity is full time, 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist the RN and physician with invasive diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional endoscopic procedures in the GI Lab. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of all advanced EUS endoscopic GI and EBUS pulmonary procedures. Ability to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot the interventional US equipment platform. Ensures GI Lab procedure room is adequately prepared for procedures. Monitors PAR level of all endoscopic instruments and supplies. Cleans and reprocesses all reusable instruments and endoscopes per policy and SGNA standards. Handles and reprocesses EUS/EBUS endoscopes per policy. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities. Maintains and manages supplies and PAR levels for the department, as well as manages scheduling of personnel to meet the needs of the department.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies and equipment for each individual GI Lab procedure. Competent in the set‑up and use of ultrasound endoscopes and all accessories for EUS/EBUS procedures.
• Organizes endoscope, instruments and supplies on back table for the procedure. Has extensive knowledge of the interventional/EUS/EBUS product line and procedures to anticipate needs during advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Adapts procedures and supplies to meet individual needs of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of GI Lab RN and physician. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all endoscopic procedures including EUS, EBUS, and ERCP.

Benefits for full and part‑time employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Jenn Samudio, Recruiter at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Operating Room Technician certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a GI Lab
• Current BLS certification
• SGNA Technician Certificate

EEO Statement

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