Endoscopy Technician
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road

Endo Tech

Location: Lexington, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Shift and Schedule

• 1st shift, 5x8s, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Call required: end of shift to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday/Sunday 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every 4th week
• Must be able to report within 30 minutes
• Holidays as needed

Job Summary

The Endo Tech collaborates with other personnel to provide optimal patient care for patients undergoing various endoscopy procedures and assists the physician and RN.

Responsibilities

• Sets up endoscopy cases with appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure
• Assists with setting up and attaching monitors to patients, and assists during procedures
• Assists other rooms in preparing for cases and cleaning rooms after procedures
• Restocks supplies in the Endoscopy Suite daily
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on all endoscopy equipment as needed
• Works as a member of the endoscopy team to optimize room turnaround time
• Maintains a clean, tidy work area throughout the scope process and a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors
• Responds effectively in emergency situations
• Reports malfunctioning scopes and equipment to the Charge RN, Biomed, or Manager, and prepares scopes for shipping
• Keeps the Charge Nurse, Manager, and Director informed about significant issues, events, and concerns
• Demonstrates flexibility in accepting work assignments, including floating to other areas and units as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 0.5 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician, with experience within the last year
• Medical Assistant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent GED credential
• BLS certification