Endoscopy Technician

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Endoscopy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40Starting Pay Rate Range $21.07 - $25.69Endoscopy Technician - SD $21.07-$24.22, Endoscopy Technician II - SD $22.35-$25.69

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

** UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES **

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As an Endoscopy Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As an Endoscopy Technician will assist the Physician and RN in providing efficient, effective and safe patient care appropriate to the GI procedure, based on the Standards of Practice of SGNA, ASGE and Infection Control.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Responsible and accountable for the cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of all equipment with safety of the patient being the number one priority according to the SGNA Standards of Practice.
• Equipment and supplies are always available as needed to provide safe, cost-effective care for patients.
• Performs the technical procedures necessary for job responsibilities in a safe, effective and professional manner.
• Takes timely action and appropriately anticipates Physician and RN needs for each procedure.
• Initiates the appropriate checks when setting up equipment for GI procedure(s).
• Keeping BLS current and being able to assist if needed in an emergency as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Reports actual/potential problems to the appropriate individual(s) as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Setup selected equipment and supplies for Endoscopy procedures as evidenced by observation and has basic problem-solving knowledge of all Endoscopy equipment and can troubleshoot during malfunction as evidenced by observation and feedback.
• Assists with the workflow of the unit, cleaning and restocking of procedure room after each patient and assists RN with all chargeable supplies with assurance of charge capture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Preferred:
Certification - Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associations, Inc. (SGNA) Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Experience - 1+ years of Endoscopy Experience

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Clinical Care

Job Family

Clinical Support

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference.  Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.