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Endoscopy Tech

Summit Pacific Medical Center
Elma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

  • Critical Access Hospital
  • 24/7 Emergency Department
  • Level II Cardiac Center
  • Level III Stroke Center
  • Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$22.67 - $31.63

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Job Summary
The role of the Endoscopy Technician is to support and assist the GI physician under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician assists the practitioner in the performance of endoscopic procedures. These procedures range in complexity from simple endoscopy to the more advanced therapeutic interventional procedures. The technician is responsible for cleaning scopes, maintaining the proper performance of equipment, proper storage, handling, and transport of equipment, ordering supplies and equipment, procedural room turn over with appropriate infection prevention practice, and ensuring the appropriate inventory level is maintained. The incumbent must possess technical skills to appropriately troubleshoot equipment issues and scope management, as well as, have a basic knowledge of GI anatomy and medical terminology. Demonstrates appropriate scope management knowledge and skills. Perform proper bedside reprocessing. Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficiency of operations. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining and improving departmental standards of care and practice. The incumbent may perform clinic duties, as a MA Registered, when not assisting during procedures.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1. *Assist physician with procedure. Prepares room and patient for procedure, anticipates needs, maintains scopes, positions patients as directed.
2. *Explain procedures to patient and provide instructions to ensure patient cooperation and to minimize discomfort. Provides both emotional and physical support to patients during procedure. Takes and records vital signs. Assists with admission/discharge procedures as directed. Collects, prepares and label specimen accurately. Completes all required documentation. Makes post procedure phone calls.
3. *Patient Safety; Reports patient finding/observations to supervisor or RN responsible for the patient in a timely fashion.
4. *Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures according to policy. Supports and uphold established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental infection control, and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies. Disinfects and cleans scopes, completes sterile processing, and maintains work areas.
5. *Maintains an understanding of equipment, orders supplies and maintains an adequate supply in procedure rooms, utility rooms, pre-op and recovery area.
6. Performs clinic duties as a MA Registered.
7. *Attends educational programs, unit meetings and assigned committees. Participates in performance improvement activities and shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skill level).
8. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
  • Essential Job Function

Staff Member Responsibilities
1. *Adapts to changes in the work environment: Asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a helpful and respectful manner. Demonstrates flexibility.
2. *Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers. Builds and maintains relationships across the organization.
3. *Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers: Consistently provides a level of service that meets SPMC standards. Anticipates others’ needs and responds proactively; goes above-and-beyond to provide exceptional service.
4. *Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Participates in ongoing skills training and competency development. Assists in training others.
5. *Exhibits effective work skills: Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality/accuracy, quantity, and timeliness. Re-priorities and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver expected results.
Demonstrates initiative; successfully performs advanced job duties. Monitors workload and effectively prioritizes tasks to achieve desired results.
6. *Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment. Meets team deadlines and responsibilities. Helps orient and acclimate new team members.
7. *Fosters an environment of trust: Treats others with courtesy and respect. Does not engage in gossip or triangulation. Is respectful and courteous in difficult situations. Redirects those who engage in behavior that undermines trust.
8. *Supports SP mission, vision, and values: Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics. Provides thoughtful and constructive input for strategic planning. Takes initiative to execute tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Required Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Associates Degree preferred.
  • Surgical Technology, Anesthesia Technologist, Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant program required.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
1. Current Surgical Technologist Certification, Nursing Assistant Certification or Certified Medical Assistant licensure in the state of Washington required.
2. Endoscopy Technician Certificate preferred.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90-days of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
1. Sterile processing, scope processing and maintenance, patient care, time management.

Physical Requirements
Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70%
Lifting <10 lbs x
Lifting 10-35 lbs x
Lifting >35 lbs x
Carrying <10 lbs x
Carrying 10-35 lbs x
Carrying >35 lbs x
Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs x
Sitting x
Standing x
Walking x
Bending/Stooping x
Crouching x
Exposure to BBP x

Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices
Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices.
Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

Work Shift:

TECH Contract 10 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical
  • Prescription
  • Dental (including Orthodontia)
  • Vision
  • Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
  • Daycare subsidized benefit
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
  • 457 retirement account for additional funds
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Smoking Cessation Assistance
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
  • Beautiful on-site gym for employees
  • Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
  • Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

  • Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
  • Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
  • Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
  • Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
  • Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
  • Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
  • Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
  • Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

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