What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician position at Medical Center Endoscopy - Houston?
Surgery Partners is an industry leader in managing, developing and acquiring single and multi-specialty ambulatory surgical centers. Through our portfolio of companies, Surgery Partners is committed to providing the healthcare industry with a wide breadth of innovative solutions that improve care, costs, outcomes and access. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our patients, physicians and employees through efficient and compassionate healthcare. Whether working within our surgery centers, pain practices, physician practices, optical services, laboratories or marketing and support businesses, we seek dynamic and hard-working employees who take a lead in maximizing their strengths to support our business objectives.
An Endoscopy Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to treatment and care of the Endoscopy patient with the instrumentation utilized in that treatment. Monitors PAR levels of all instrumentation and supplies. The Endoscopy Technician prepares, assembles, and organizes the work environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Skills required include sterile and clean procedural technique, GI scope setup and take down, procedure room turn around, scope processing, assisting physician and nurse during procedures, and basic computer skills. Good interpersonal and customer skills a must. (will train qualified candidates) The position is Monday through Friday, no weekends, holidays, or on-call are required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient=s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Center=s policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use and handling of instruments, endoscopic equipment; scope cleaning machines and sterilizer, standard precautions and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and scope cleaning rooms.
- Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
- Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
- Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience in an endoscopy setting
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
- No license required, participation in AORT encouraged
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. Surgery Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Endoscopy Technician
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Basic Life Support
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help