Endoscopy Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides set-up, preparation, and assistance of endoscopic procedures for physicians and endoscopic surgical staff. Provides support and communicates directly with endoscopy surgical teams and supervisory staff.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA) training or equivalent medical training preferred.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS. Procedure assistance experience in an Endoscopy unit preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable).

Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Complies with hospital safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of cautery safety (grounding pad and cautery use during procedure). Recognizes breaks in aseptic technique and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates understanding of all roles in the endoscopic procedural team. Performs equipment checks to ensure proper functioning. Updates and reviews physician preference cards.

Anticipates and prioritizes physician needs. Communicates with RN to obtain needed resources. Responsible for technical equipment and supplies (inventory, usage, organization, and maintenance in own specialty area). Troubleshoots equipment within own specialty to bring to resolution. Assists and/or follows direction of the RN to set up a room and obtain equipment. Assists the physician and RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responds to emergency situations as directed by the RN or physician.

Responsible for collecting data to monitor quality as directed by the department manager. Advanced classes in medical terminology and anatomy.

Assists in providing 24-hour coverage for the Endoscopy department.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.23 - $24.12 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Boise, ID 83706: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person