Endoscopy Technician

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Endoscopy Technician in Pocatello, ID.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Manages the instrumentation, scopes and equipment within the service line with a focus on high level disinfection as well as sterility and best practices. 
• Prepares the Endoscopy Suite before each procedure according to departmental policies. Responsible for the daily organization of instrumentation and scopes required for their services, including equipment that may be on loan, trial or consignment
• Passes instruments, scopes, equipment to the physician using proper technique.
• Assists with ordering and procurement of special service equipment and supplies, in a timely manner to ensure proper high level disinfection and/or sterilization. 
• Cleans and processes scopes and equipment through either a high level disinfection or sterilization method in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Assists in planning educational activities and staff development programs. Reports any performance issues immediately to the Endoscopy Clinical Coordinator.  

Qualifications

• Surgical Technician, Gastroenterology Technician, or LPN highly preferred.
• May consider a candidate with prior CNA, MA, or similar healthcare experience or background.
• Certified GI Technician preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge and skill of the function and handling of supportive/adaptive patient equipment and devices