Onsite Endoscopy Tech — GI Procedures & Patient Care

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

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.