GI/Endoscopy Technician
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

GI / Endoscopy Technician

Overview

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Call: 24-hour call once per week and one weekend every 6 weeks

Role Summary

• Assists the RN and physician during endoscopy procedures
• Sets up and turns over procedure rooms before and after cases
• Supports endoscopy procedures in the ICU and Operating Room as needed
• Transports equipment for setup in other locations
• Performs pre-cleaning and decontamination of the endoscope
• Works across an ambulatory surgery center and an inpatient unit
• Must be able to ride the aerial tram between locations

Required Qualifications

• Endoscopy Technician experience within the last year
• One year of experience within the last five years in a clinical or hospital-based GI procedure unit or surgical procedure room setting, including assembling supplies and instruments, preparing rooms for procedures, and participating as a procedural team member
• Completion of a surgical tech program at a community college or one year of clinical/hospital-based GI procedure unit or surgical procedure room experience within the last five years
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with therapeutic procedures such as EUS, ERCP, and DBE
• SGNA GI Assistant Certification

Additional Notes

• Overnight and weekend call may be required depending on experience