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Carsonvalleyhealth lists this Endoscopy Technician - Part Time opportunity in gardnerville, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Endoscopy Technician - Part Time
Position Summary
Assists gastroenterologists in the performance of general GI procedures, including but not limited to esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. Assists with anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the procedure or operating room, as necessary.
Position Requirements
Minimum Education
Scholastic achievement equal to high school education preferred
Completion of a Vocational/Specialized Training preferred
Certificate Requirements
BLS (AHA)
SGNA Associates Program Certification preferred
Minimum Work Experience
Prior relevant work experience preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated initiative and effectiveness with interpersonal communication
Position Essential Functions
Knowledge
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of gastro-endoscopic procedures and equipment
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains aseptic technique
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to procedure
Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various gastroenterologists for various procedures
Able to assemble and trouble‑shoot all equipment as necessary for procedure
Ensures all necessary equipment is in the room prior to the start of a case
Able to safely operate all electro‑surgical, video, disposable, and re‑processing equipment
Updates and re‑writes preference cards as indicated and communicates changes to staff and Manager of Surgical Services
Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities/duties required to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice
Assists in maintaining procedure/operating room sanitation
Prepares for procedures using appropriate physician preference cards
Handles all pathology specimens appropriately
Accurately communicates pertinent medication and specimen information to the procedure team
Responsible for supplies and care of instrumentation before, during, and after endoscopy procedures
Monitors skin integrity and communicates to RN and/or physician
Demonstrates willingness to identify and assume activities related to departmental developmental needs
Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and hospital
Accepts assignment as preceptor for new staff
Completes work assignments on time and readily accepts assignments as observed by manager
Reports to work on time and is present as scheduled, as observed by manager
Assumes other duties as required
Benefits
If you are scheduled to work part‑time at least 20 hours per week and full‑time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
No state income tax
Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental, and Flexible Spending Account
Vanguard 401(k) with match
Employer‑paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full‑time employees) (A Division of REMSA)
Employer‑paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability)
Earned Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
Nevada 529 College Fund
Unum Employee Assistance Program
Employer‑paid Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout
Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder*, and HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions)
Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+
Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community
and more
3 days per week, days vary Mon‑Fri; 0630 to 1700
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Worksite address
gardnerville, NV, 89410, US
Who can apply
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