Endoscopy Technician at Adventist Health

Montebello, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

35.83

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Endoscopic Procedures, Disinfection, Specimen Collection, Sterilization Processes, Hazardous Materials Management, Patient Transport, Inventory Management, Quality Control, Decontamination, Clinical Equipment Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community. Job Summary: Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required * Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred * Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required Essential Functions: * Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes. Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes. Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring. * Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination. Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting. Demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing. * Transports patients between departments. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses. Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program. * Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks. * Collects data for performance improvement. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Assists gastroenterologists with GI procedures and manages the setup, cleaning, and sterilization of endoscopy equipment. Responsible for patient transport and maintaining quality control of decontamination processes.