What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician position at HCA Healthcare?
Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Endoscopy Technician with St. Davids Georgetown Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
St. Davids Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the St. Davids Georgetown Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Endoscopy Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As an Endoscopy Technician, you will assist the endoscopy team through case preparation, procedural assistance, and the after care of patients, equipment, and supplies. You will provide gastrointestinal diagnostic testing and pain management procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. You will assist before, during and after procedures by performing direct and indirect patient care.
- You will assist with patient intake and ensure all documentation on the pre-procedure checklist is complete and accurate
- You will transfer patients to the procedure room and assist with positioning patients
- You will prepare procedure rooms using knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
- You will assist with room cleanup and sterilization after the procedure
- You will assist the team with sample collection, dilation, and polypectomy during Endoscopy procedures
- You will maintain inventory and equipment and ensure appropriate supply levels
What qualifications you will need:
Experience
- 1 year of experience in Endoscopy or Surgery - preferred
Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Proof of higher level education required if hired after September 2010
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) – preferred
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Endoscopy Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.