Endoscopy Technician jobs in San Diego, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION: GI / PROCEDURE ROOM TECHNICIAN

POSITION SUMMARY
The GI/procedure room technician is responsible for equipment set-up and appropriate supplies in the procedure room. This person also assists the physician during the procedure and may assist the procedure room RN, as well

ACCOUNTABILITY TO: Director of Nursing

QUALIFICATIONS
 High School Graduate
 Current BLS certification
 Ability to lift 25 pounds and push and pull patients as required
 Required: 1 year recent GI / endoscopy technician experience
 Preferred: SGNA endoscopy technician certification

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 Prepares equipment for upcoming procedure, including physician requested and patient supplies

 Maintains a clean and orderly work area
 Able to reprocess endoscopes and replace instrument processing technician as needed
 Conforms to center policies and procedures regarding universal precautions
 Operates endoscopy equipment, troubleshooting as required
 Assists procedure room nurse and physician with patient positioning
 Assists with maintenance of procedure room inventory, including communication with team members regarding supply needs
 Performs procedure room cleaning prior to start of cases, in between cases, and terminal cleans at the end of the procedure day
 Aware of potential exposure to hazards: chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, etc
 Assists physician with procedure: may include (but is not limited to): o Change in equipment parts o Retrieval of biological specimens o Change in patient position o Movement of patient body parts o Movement of equipment o Troubleshooting of equipment

 Works with procedure room nurse to ensure specimen log is complete and accurate
 May assist procedure room RN with duties as required (within scope of practice)
 Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
 May assist with transfer for patients to and from other areas in the center via gurney and/or wheelchair
 Understands appropriate handling of contaminated and hazardous waste

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Endoscopy tech: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chula Vista, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person