Endoscopic Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Endoscopy
• Schedule: PRN, Monday thru Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., On call required for evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph
• Location: Joliet, Illinois

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Support endoscopic procedures by preparing the equipment, field and managing specimens.

• Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, appropriately positioning patient and cleaning/shaving/numbing testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe, and report test results.
• Recognize recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient’s condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.