Endoscopy Technician jobs in Carson City, NV

Endoscopy Technician performs various direct patient care activities in the endoscopy unit under the supervision of a physician. Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly. Being an Endoscopy Technician may assist with medical procedures. Typically requires an associate degree. Additionally, Endoscopy Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Endoscopy Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Endoscopy Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Endoscopy Technician/Medical Assistant
  • Carson City Gastroenterology/Carson Endoscopy Center
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Carson Endoscopy Center is looking for an Endoscopy Technician to join our growing team. Looking for a team player that is dependable and wants to work with a great group of people. As an Endoscopy Technician, you will be responsible for assisting providers in performing endoscopies on patients at our centers.

    Summary of Responsibilities

    The Endoscopy Technician will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment, assisting the physician during the procedure, ordering and inventory of supplies, and assisting the Registered Nurse in the admitting, recovery, and discharge process.

    Qualifications

    A. Prefer a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Medical Assistant with 1 year of experience. High School Graduate or equivalent preferred; BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

    B. At least one year of experience in a Medical setting with a working knowledge of Medical terminology; prior experience in a GI setting.

    C. Pre-employment physical with additional testing as required meeting state and OSHA standards.

    D. Previous experience with cleaning, disinfecting, and processing endoscopes preferred.

    E. Excellent knowledge of infection control principles.

    F. Previous experience maintaining equipment and ordering supplies a plus.

    Job Relationships

    A. Reports directly to the Administrator (or Charge Nurse if applicable).

    B. Works cooperatively with Endoscopy Center co-workers and the staff of Physicians utilizing the Center.

    C. Presents a friendly, professional, courteous and helpful manner in all interactions with patients, visitors and physician offices.

    Physical Activities and Requirements

    A. Possesses good physical health, capable of working in a demanding environment.

    B. Able to perform the basic functions of the job including extended hours, standing, bending, and stretching with frequent trips to all areas of the Center.

    C. Able to lift, and carry supplies and equipment as needed.

    D. Possesses manual dexterity, hearing acuity, and visual acuity are important to the performance of the job tasks.

    E. Speaks clearly and distinctly to perform extensive communication with other staff members, patients, and their families/escorts, physicians, vendors and other third parties.

    F. Appears professional at all times. Wears minimal jewelry which will not interfere with clinical responsibilities.

    G. Wears scrub attire for clinical duties.

    Responsibilities

    The duties and responsibilities of the Endoscopy Technician include, but are not limits to:

    A. Admitting Role (under the direction of a Registered Nurse)

    a. Can bring the patient back to the patient restrooms to change and then escort them to either the Procedure Room or the Admitting area. He/she will be able to hook the patient up to the monitors and turn on the machine.

    B. Procedure Room Role (under the direction of a Physician)

    a. If qualified, able to assist the physician during the procedure

    b. Able to set up room, excluding medications, for any procedure.

    c. Cleans and disinfects rooms between procedures

    d. Utilizes safety measures, e.g. masks, gloves, safety eye wear

    e. Can transfer specimens to Pathology pick-up.

    f. Knows emergency protocol (within scope of his/her license or training)

    C. Recovery Room Role (under the direction of a Registered Nurse)

    a. Able to assist patient to bathroom

    b. Demonstrates and uses knowledge of safety measures.

    D. Cleaning Procedures

    a. Brushes and rinses scope after procedures

    b. Leak tests scope after every procedure

    c. Knows proper procedure for manually soaking scopes in high level disinfectant if needed.

    d. Can properly utilize the Endoscopic reprocessor(s)

    e. Can properly utilize all equipment

    f. Can demonstrate the proper packaging of instruments as needed

    g. Can properly operate all other equipment

    h. Knows how to test the high level disinfectant for efficacy and can document the test results

    i. Keeps the Decontamination Room clean and clear of excess countertop supplies

    E. Care and Maintenance of Equipment

    a. Keeps an accurate inventory of all supplies and equipment

    b. Knows how to operate all equipment in the Center

    c. Can troubleshoot equipment, and do preventative maintenance, such as cleaning, and lubricating.

    d. Keeps accurate maintenance records on all equipment.

    e. Confers with the Facility Manager on all repairs, replacements and purchases of equipment.

    F. Supplies

    a. Keeps an accurate inventory of all supplies

    b. Establishes and maintains stock levels of supplies agreed upon by the Charge Nurse.

    c. Requests current pricing when ordering any supply.

    G. Stocking

    a. Maintains stock levels of all supplies in the Decontamination Room, Procedure Rooms and the Recovery Rooms.

    b. Checks stock levels of linen and bio-hazardous waste supplies and alerts the Nurse Manager of any need to adjust levels.

    H. Other duties

    a. Assists with trash, linen and bio-hazardous waste collection at the end of the day

    b. Assists with the general clean-up of the Center

    c. Maintains the MSDS Manual under the direction of the Charge Nurse.

    d. Performs additional duties as directed (within scope of license or training).

    e. Attends all staff meetings and in-service classes on regularly scheduled days.

    f. Complies with the various incident reporting systems of the Center, e.g. Adverse Incident.

    Qualifications:
    High School Diploma or equivalent.

    • Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred or 1 year Medical Assistant experience.
    • Current BLS certification preferred
    • Ability to read and understand medical terminology.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Free parking
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Healthcare setting:

    • Outpatient

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift/10 hour shift possible in future
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • No weekends, no major holidays

    Travel requirement:

    • No travel

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    • Carson City, NV 89703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • BLS Certification (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $21.50 - $24.50 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Healthcare setting:

    • Clinic
    • Outpatient

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Travel requirement:

    • No travel

    Ability to Commute:

    • Carson City, NV 89703 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Carson City, NV 89703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 13 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
  • Carson City Gastroenterology/Carson Endoscopy Center
  • Carson, NV OTHER,FULL_TIME
  • Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in our Endoscopy center. As a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy, you will play a crucial role in providing qual...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Engineering Technician
  • Redwood Materials
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Engineering Technician Redwood Materials is looking for an Engineering Technician to support the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering teams with the development, installation, commissioning, troub...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Facilities Technician
  • Max Casino
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: It is the primary responsibility of the Facilities Technician to perform preventive and ongoing maintenance of the casino and back of house areas within the property including but not lim...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Maintenance Technician
  • Vacation Rental Assistance
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA PART_TIME
  • Vacation Rental Assistance (VRA) is actively hiring a building operations / maintenance technician. ABOUT VRA:VRA is a local, Tahoe born company. Our mission is people and the pursuit of excellence. W...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Medication technician
  • Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Medication Technician Memory Care - Day Shift Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care Carson City, NV Pay Rate : Hourly Pay Rate Maximum : 20.50 Pay Rate Minimum : 18.50 In adherence with federal mandate...
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Prestige Care, Inc.
  • Carson City, NV
  • What does a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) do? The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing residents...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist Home, Health Full Time
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Carson City, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will: Plan an...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapist Home Health Full Time
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Carson City, NV
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Occupational Therapist, you will: Ass...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist - $1,675 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Carson City, NV
  • Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist for a travel job in Carson City...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist - Travel Contract
  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Carson City, NV
  • Pay up to $1675 per week We're seeking a full time Physical Therapist to provide expert physical therapy to patients wit...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • ADP - RNOOID0025232653
  • Carson City, NV
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and ke...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Back Office Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
  • Carson Medical Group
  • Carson City, NV
  • Job Description Job Description JOB DETAILS: Carson Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our a...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Case Manager Hospice
  • Saint Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada
  • Carson City, NV
  • We are hiring for a Registered Nurse Case Manager in Hospice. At Saint Mary's Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,274. The majority of the town's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno. The town began as a stopover for California-bound emigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the mountains to the northeast. The city has served as Nevada's capital since statehood in 1864; for much of its history it was a hub ...
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