Endoscopy Technologist - Endoscopy GI

Endoscopy Technologist - Endoscopy GI at Christus Health summary:

The Endoscopy Technologist assists in coordinating patient care within the endoscopy department, preparing and maintaining equipment, and supporting invasive endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, managing supplies, and providing direct patient care during procedures. The role requires shift rotation, aseptic technique knowledge, and certification in basic life support and preferably GI technology.

Description

Summary:

Assists with the coordination of care for patients in the endoscopy department. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies and may assist in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides various service related activities to the delivery of direct and assistive patient care in the endoscopy service of the operating room prior to and during any endoscopic procedure.
• Required to rotate shifts and accept on-call assignments.
• Adept at establishing and maintaining sterile fields, ability to pull cases, capable in assisting for endoscopy procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilization concepts and methods, aseptic techniques and endoscopy instruments.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Previous experience working in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred
• GI Tech experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• GI certification from SGNA Associates preferred

Work Schedule:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

endoscopy technologist, GI tech, endoscopic procedures, sterile field maintenance, operating room, patient care, BLS certification, aseptic techniques, equipment sterilization, shift rotation