Endoscopy Tech SR - La Jolla Green

This is a benefitted, Full Time position at La Jolla Green Hospital. The hours are varied 8 hour day shifts Monday- Friday. The start time could be 0630, 0700, or 0900. Call is required on a rotation.

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Responsibilities include:

• Provides care to high acuity patients while assisting in the performance of inpatient endoscopic procedures/surgeries while under direction of a nurse or physician.
• Assists with advanced endoscopic procedures to include, but not limited to, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasonography, and Fine Needle Aspiration.
• Serves as an endoscopy expert, acts as a resource, and participates in advanced training.
• Ensures endoscopy rooms are ready for procedures, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are clean, stocked, and ready for use in compliance with established standards. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and area throughout the endoscopy procedure.
• Anticipates and keeps the physician and team informed of patient needs regarding case. Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues.
• Ensures proper transportation and notification of patient and equipment. Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment and logging as necessary.
• Coordinates outside vendors, collaborates with departments, and trains others as needed.
• Provides individualized patient care based on established standards of practice. Supports team and patient post-operation. Handles specimens in accordance with policy and procedure and delivers to lab as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations in the endoscopy unit.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year of recent experience as an Endoscopy Technician with exposure to advanced procedures.
• Must be detail oriented and and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to assist MD during advanced endoscopic procedures.
  

Required Certification/Registration:

• CER/CFER or Advanced SGNA Certificate of Completion
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Experience with advanced GI procedures