Endoscopy Center Technician (CNA, MA, PCT)

Job description

Endoscopy Technician

Responsible for rendering professional care to patients in Endoscopy Center under the direct supervision of an Endoscopy Center nurse. Builds positive relationships based on respect for others and demonstrates a helpful attitude. Maintains effective communication with both internal and external customers. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management. Seeks educational opportunities for own professional growth and development. Attends staff meetings and in-service opportunities as appropriate.

This position is Monday-Friday, 10 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30AM-5:30PM with a rotating day off each week. Enjoy a diverse workweek with rotation through multiple areas in the ambulatory surgery center.

Starting pay typically falls between $18.50 and $23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The full salary range for this position is $18.50 - $26.00 per hour, providing opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, tenure, and skill development.

Direct Supervisor: Endoscopy Nurse Supervisor or designee

Responsibilities

Endoscopy Technicians work in several roles of the Endoscopy Center: Prep Assistant, Turn-Around Assistant, Recovery Room HUCNA and Scope Reprocessing Technician.

Prep Assistant

Patient escort from waiting room to prep area

Obtaining vital signs

Assist with transport of patient to procedure area cart

CLIA waived testing

Room turnover – cleaning and stocking

Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice

Turn-Around Assistant

Assist with transportation of patient in and out of procedure room

Initiate EKG and vital sign monitoring equipment set up in procedure area and recovery

Assist physician with dilation

Answer call light in procedure area and assist with trouble shooting equipment

Verify pathology specimen log in and pack for shipping

Room turnover – cleaning and stocking

Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice

Recovery Room HUCNA

Responsible for processing physicians orders

Generate discharge paperwork

Assist with patient care including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, repositioning, toileting, and discharge transportation.

Removal of IV catheter as instructed by RN

Room turnover – cleaning, stocking and ordering as necessary

Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice

Scope Reprocessing Technician

Setup

Placement and connection of appropriate scope into procedural room

Ensure proper functioning of equipment

Removal and storage of scope after disinfection

Cleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies as necessary

Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice

Washer

Initial cleaning of scope at bedside

Room turnover

Leak testing of scope

Manual cleaning of scope and accessory equipment at sink

Connection of scope to Automatic Endoscopy Reprocessor (AER)

Testing and documentation of concentration of OPA prior to each AER cycle

Any other duties as assigned within the scope of their practice

Benefits Information

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid premiums for Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Voluntary supplemental insurance options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

120 hours of Annual Leave for hires during years 1-2 and paid holidays

401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan

Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement benefit

Benefits are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and waiting periods. Eligibility generally begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment for employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Qualifications:

High school graduate with one or more years of related work experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.

Able to read, write and communicate

Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Able to maintain and comply with patient confidentiality

Certified CNA through State of Illinois, MA, or other medical training required

Working Conditions:

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.

Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals)

Position requires full range of motion, frequent standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.

Must be able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment/patients for proper positioning during procedures and transportation from one area to the other as necessary.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Requires visual and hearing acuity.

Worksite address

rockford, IL, 61103, US

Who can apply

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