Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Lab

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $15.45 Mid $17.39 Position Summary

Responsible to practice in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols. Contribute to positive outcomes and meeting the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and expertise. Share responsibility for all aspects of patient care and team functions. Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, cost and safety as well as patient, customer, employee satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work Duties: Endoscopy Technician
  • Performs intermediate patient care skills appropriate for department patient population (assists with admission, discharge and transfers of patients within the GI/ Endoscopy unit, holding and recovery areas).
  • Prepares the endoscopic procedure room and also processes endoscopic instruments and equipment in accordance to departmental policy.
  • Be able to operate all endoscopic reprocessing equipment per manufacturer.
  • Accurately documents all cleaning processes of endoscopes.
  • Assists the Endoscopy RN and attending physician as directed in all Endoscopy procedures. Follow specific guidelines for each procedure to be performed as noted in the SOP
  • Takes vital signs and observes patients for changes in condition or behavior, intervenes according to protocol, and promptly reports to the appropriate licensed nursing staff.
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment, systems, and technology necessary to complete assigned duties.
  • Participates in the orientation of new staff as assigned, ensuring the exchange of appropriate information necessary for the successful performance of duties and responsibilities
  • Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles, handwashing and personal protection equipment.
  • Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and personnel safety as well as adherence to HIPAA standards
  
  

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Bi-annual competency in reprocessing of all models of endoscopes within the department
• Current knowledge of the duties of an Endoscopy Technician

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Essential:

• Completion of approved PCA training program or demonstrated competence, knowledge and required skills.

Essential:

• Basic Cardic Life Support

Other information:
Experience Essential: Must have minimum of one year full time experience in acute care hospital.
Experience Preferred: One year previous work experience in an endoscopy setting.

Salary : $15 - $17