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Endoscopy Technician

Hospital Information

• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Level II Pediatric Trauma
• Magnet Designated
• Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center
• Teaching Hospital
• 417 Beds

General Information

• Beds:
  • 4 Endoscopy rooms
• Required Experience:
  • Endoscopy Technician: 2 years
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles away from the facility.
• Permanently employed staff must wait 1 full year to return as travelers.

Patient Types

Responsible for patients undergoing upper and lower endoscopies, including advanced procedures such as EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound), and ERCP. Additionally, support is provided for pre- and post-recovery phases, including some ICU level care.

Required Certifications

• BLS Certification required for Endoscopy Technician.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• Completion of an accredited program is preferred.

Skills Required

• Comfortable performing advanced endoscopy procedures including:
  • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
  • EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Stenting and other advanced interventional GI procedures
• Familiarity with scopes and scope anatomy is essential.
• Capable of troubleshooting during procedures, with a strong attention to detail, especially in scope processing and cleaning.

Support on the Unit

• Supervised by a Charge RN.
• Team consists of 4 RNs and 6 Endoscopy Technicians each shift.
• CRNA/Anesthesia staff available.

Charting System/Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Baxter
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell

Floating

Possible to float to Endoscopy Recovery if experienced.

Orientation

• NEO orientation program.
• 1 week of department-specific orientation.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation every 6th weekend (subject to slight changes).
• On-call responsibilities: One overnight call per week and every 6th weekend.
• Sleep room available but must be reserved.
• 20-minute response time expected when on-call.

Holiday Expectations

1 major holiday per contract may be required.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Provided.
• Free parking available.

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