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AMSURG

Endoscopy Technician FT

AMSURG, North Richland Hills, Texas, United States, 76180

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Digestive Health Centers (DHC)

is the collective name for five independent endoscopy centers serving the North Texas community. With locations throughout the DFW Metroplex, we are able to provide high-quality, patient-centric care in a comfortable and convenient environment. This level of service is something that everyone looks for during a colonoscopy or endoscopy.

As an

Endoscopy/GI Tech

at

Digestive Health Centers (DHC) , you will utilize your skills and expertise to provide care to patients. You will demonstrate proficiency in the endoscopic procedure space.

The primary role is to work scope room, cleaning scopes, processing scopes, setting up and breaking down the room, processing specimens on manifest. Helping with stocking and deliveries of department supplies including specialty supplies.

Benefits: To ensure we retain and invest in great people, AMSURG provides its employees with the benefits, recognition, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.

Paid Time Off: AMSURG offers paid time off, 8 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, in accordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting teamwork characteristics. May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment. May transport patients to and from procedure room. Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area and assists with room turnover.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists physician during endoscopy procedure if needed

Handles patient specimens per policy

Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested

Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)

After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments

Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure

Follows manufacturer’s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for instruments and/or equipment

Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite between cases and daily terminal cleaning

Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies

Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs

Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct

Complies with center policies and procedures

Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant

Provides a safe environment for the patient

Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command

Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job

Promotes patient and physician satisfaction

Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite

Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)

Observes universal precautions

Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person

Regular and predictable attendance

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Attends all required education

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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