Endoscopy Tech, Part Time - Glenwood Surgical Center

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values :

Clinical quality

Integrity

Service excellence

Teamwork

Accountability

Continuous improvement

Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here () to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for an Endoscopy Technician.

Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.

Function as a n assistive person during endoscopy procedures by

Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.

Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate

Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.

Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment

Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels

P erforming interventions to protect the patient from infection

Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy

Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.

Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy

A ssembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.

P reparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.

P roviding instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the procedure.

M aintaining an organized sterile field .

Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes

Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.

Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions

Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.

Ensure scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use

Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.

Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.

Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.

Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.

Participate in the performance appraisal process.

Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.

Maintain required competencies.

Pursue professional growth

Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.

Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Gra duate or equivalent .

Prior Experience as a GI Tech preferred .

Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.

USD $26.00 / Hr. USD $29.90 / Hr.