Endo Tech

Do you want to work for a company that values respect, integrity, accountability, and leadership? Are you interested in being a part of one of the nations leading providers of Gastroenterology care? If so, join us at Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater and become part of the One GI, family!

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater is seeking an Endoscopy Technician in our Ambulatory Surgical Center located in Chesapeake, VA to join our team and to help drive patient success in our community. We are searching for a passionate Full Time Endo Tech that draws their joy from giving care to others someone who understands patient vulnerability and their own ability to impact someones experiences and make them great.

**Must have at least one year of experience handling equipment - in Endo Tech position or similar.

Who we are!

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater is a team of gastroenterologists and allied health professionals with a proven track record of providing excellent care that families can count on. We specialize in treating the full range of digestive diseases and endeavor to provide exceptional care, for every patient, every time.

We are powered by One GI, a true collaboration of the very best clinical and business minds which enables us to focus on whats truly important our patients. And you contribution will be integral!

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:

**At One GI, we value and actively promote diversity in the workforce at all levels. We strive to celebrate culture and other differences and consider them strengths of our organization.

What you will do:

General Tasks

• Maintain an adequate inventory of linens and supplies for the unit, to include par levels of supplies within endoscopy procedure rooms.
• Practice infection control and standard precautions as trained or instructed.
• Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals).
• Disinfect carts and equipment between patients and maintain standards to provide a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Handle equipment appropriately and in a manner to prevent damage.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with all regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. These requirements/guidelines include but are not limited to AAAHC standards, Medicare and state specific guidelines, OSHA, HIPPA, Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws.
• Comply with ethical, professional, and legal standards inherent in-patient care and professional conduct.

Procedure Room

• Set up and assist physician with procedures.
• Ensure that all the equipment is correct for the procedure and in good working order.
• Safely deliver endoscopes to and from the procedure room.
• Collect, label, and send specimens with the correct paperwork out of the procedure room.
• Document thoroughly, accurately, and appropriately for each procedure.

Scope Cleaning

• Handle all scopes in and out of scope washers for proper disinfection.
• Manually leak test, brush, and clean endoscopes.
• Monitor and record chemical concentrations per policy to ensure high level disinfection of equipment is complete.
• Maintain documentation of reprocessing safety checks to include all scope repairs, disinfectant, and filter change records.
• Notify supervisor of any damage found while processing the scopes.

Patient Admission

• Accurately obtain vital signs as indicated and document on chart.
• Escort patient/families through and assist in checking in of patients as scheduled or needed.
• Assist in data collection to identify the patients needs, problems, concerns, or human responses.

What you bring:

• High School graduate required.
• Previous medical office experience is preferable.
• Previous experience with computers is required.
• Must possess knowledge of acceptable parameters of pulse oximetry and blood pressures, blood borne pathogens and aseptic techniques.
• BLS certification required.
• Must have sufficient strength to move carts, and assist patients while walking.

The generous benefits we offer!

• Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance.
• We want to help you with your retirement, with our generous 401k plan. We will match 100% of the first 3% that you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% of your eligible contributions.
• Looking to further your education, we want to help! We offer education reimbursement, up to $10,000 per year (depending on employment status).
• Internal growth opportunities. We want to aide in your training and development.
• Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with fsa and hsa options.
• After you obtain employment, if you know someone that would also bring value to our company, refer them to One GI and get a $500 referral bonus!