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Endoscopy Technician - Days

SSM Health, Saint Peters, Missouri, United States, 63376

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Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Sign-on Bonus Eligible (sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you) Work Shift: Day Shift Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Department: 3201000002 Endoscopy JV This is a full-time, day-shift position working two shifts per week from 6:30am-4pm and two days from 6:30am-5pm, with weekend call and holiday rotation. You must have a minimum of 1 year of direct-patient care experience. Job Summary

Maintains a clean/sterile field to provide support for providers during endoscopy procedures. Prepares and maintains instruments and equipment and demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of required instruments and equipment. Primary Responsibilities

Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient for all routine endoscopic procedures and anticipates most unexpected patient and provider needs. Runs the table and/or endoscopic equipment and assists the provider on all types of procedures utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions and life safety. Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of all equipment. Prioritizes effectively, implements problem solving skills and performs in a coordinated manner when delivering care in high-stress environments. Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for routine endoscopic procedures performed. Maintains endoscopic scopes and instruments, demonstrating understanding of appropriate cleaning, high-level disinfection and/or sterilization methods and serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff on cases, equipment and instrumentation. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience Experience

One year direct patient care experience Licensure/Certifications

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Physical Requirements

Constant use of vision, hearing; ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 0-25 lbs; constant standing and walking; frequent lifting 25-50 lbs; frequent lifting/moving of patients; frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping; frequent clear vision at 20 inches or less; frequent use of speech; occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects over 50 lbs; occasional clear vision at 20 feet or more; occasional sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive movements; occasional keyboard use/data entry; rare kneeling. Work Type & Location

Work Location: State of Work Location – Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Job Type: Employee Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay access to earned wages (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal employment opportunity statement:

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