Endoscopy Technician
Bakersfield, California
Kern Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Technician

Location

• Bakersfield, California

Employment Type

• Clinical Allied Travel

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assist with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under supervision of RNs and/or physicians in the Endoscopy Department.
• Assist with patient needs assessment and follow through with designated plans.
• Care for, handle, reprocess, and store endoscopy procedural equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient turnover of procedure rooms.
• Assist with minor procedures as assigned.
• Set up, maintain, and protect sterile fields.
• Prepare and assist providers during procedures; perform cleanup post-procedure.
• Ensure only necessary equipment is in patient and procedure areas.
• Comply with appropriate PPE use (gowns, gloves, masks, eye shields).
• Participate in pre-procedure Time Out process.
• Follow correct cleaning processes for room equipment post-procedure.
• Stock and restock procedure room supplies and equipment; order supplies as assigned.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and coordinate with biomedical department.
• Perform surgical counts per department policy.
• Assist with development of department supply PAR levels.
• Assist RN with patient transfer and positioning in procedure and recovery areas.
• Dispose of sharps appropriately and handle specimens correctly.
• Notify charge nurse of any issues or concerns.
• Adhere to infection prevention and hand hygiene practices.
• Follow surgical attire requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Endoscopy Technician, with experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Endoscopy Technician Certification.
• Graduation from high school or obtaining a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Experience as one of the following: Anesthesia Technician, Patient Care Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, or Medical Assistant.