On-call as scheduled

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Endoscopy Technician is a member of the Ambulatory Surgical Team and performs a variety of duties, as directed, for the direct and indirect care of patients undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures. They is responsible to provide support and assistance to the medical and nursing staff to assure a coordinated patient experience. Duties may include, but are not limited to primary scrub person handling instruments, supplies and equipment necessary before, during and after a endoscopic/radiologic procedure, assisting with circulating duties under the direct supervision of an Ambulatory Surgery RN, assisting with room turnover, assisting with a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, participating in the preoperative and post operative care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and cleaning, stocking, and organizing the procedure room and all support areas. They must be reliable, work independently, be highly organized, capable of anticipating where assistance is needed and work well with people. They must meet the unique demands of a fast paced, competitive outpatient surgery environment meeting quality outcomes in an economically viable and customer friendly way. They must be able to take call as scheduled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:
1. High school graduate or GED.
2. Graduate of a surgical technology school, experience as a Surgical Technician, Endoscopy Technician or LPN will be considered first.
3. Must complete SGNA associates program on-line within 6 months of hire.
4. Meets requirements of pre-employment screening and physical.
5. Successful completion of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Program (within one year of hire).
6. Ability to anticipate, prioritize, perform, and complete multiple job responsibilities in a timely manner.
7. Ability to deal directly with patients/families.
8. Ability to work independently under stressful conditions.
9. Requires excellent teamwork and communication skills including skills in voice control/tone, body language, manners, attitude, accuracy and listening.
10. Requires excellent customer service skills.
11. Computer knowledge or ability/willingness to learn computer skills.
12. Successful completion of basic orientation competencies.
13. Previous clinical (patient care) experience required.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.