Endo Technician

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Description Endscopy TechMedical City Lewisville Position Summary:Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or the direct supervision of the Physician, the Endoscopy Technician assists in delivering direct and indirect care to the patient having an Endoscopy procedure. Provides quality health care through the development of an organizational climate that is professional, compassionate and responsive to the patient, physician and ASSOCIATES. The Endoscopy Technician must possess knowledge, judgement and skills based on the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral and social sciences within the scope of an Endoscopy Technician as learned under the tutelage of the Registered Nurse. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for handling and use of specialty equipment and supplies as well as transport, preparation and caring for the patient undergoing Endoscopy procedures. The Endoscopy Technician demonstrates an awareness of patient's rights and works to ensure patient privacy, safety and comfort. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
• Assures patient's needs, rights, and privacy is respected.
• Provides for activities of daily living for patients.
• Transport patients.
• Attend staff meetings and inservices.
• Perform special assignments as needed/requested.
• Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care
• Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of patients.
• Responsible for a clean and tidy work environment.
• Assists in checking supplies, instruments and equipment against preference card and/or obtaining any missing items.
• Responsible for assisting on assigned procedures.
• Anticipates the physician's needs in performing the procedure.
• Provides for a safe and sterile, as applicable, environment.
• Uses supplies judiciously.
• Accurately handles all specimens.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of endoscopes, equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the location, care and operation of endoscopes, equipment and supplies.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking Endoscopy Suite.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions.
• Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care or service of department.
• Takes appropriate measures contributing to safety within the facility.
• Seeks opportunities to improve department or interdepartmental processes.
• This position may be involved in the responsibility for performing high-level disinfection and/or sterilization. They will be required to meet initial and annual competencies to ensure the process is performed accurately. License/Certification/Registration:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Experience:
    • Documented clinical knowledge and skills related to the medical field.
    • Previous Endoscopy experience preferred.Special Qualifications:
      • Must be able to respond to call within 30 minutes. Medical City Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community. We are dedicated to providing family-centered care with our experienced, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art technology, and compassionate environment. Built in 1976, Medical City Lewisville is a full-service medical and surgical facility offering 24-hour emergency services. We are licensed for 186 patient beds. Excellent customer service and patient safety are our top priorities. We are proud that more than 360 physicians and over 800 healthcare associates have chosen to make Medical City Lewisville their professional home. Our supportive environment, advanced technologies, and innovative medicines allow them to best treat you - our treasured patients - with the highest quality health care in a comfortable and compassionate setting. At Medical City, you have options. You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a plan just for you. You can enroll in several different medical plans, if eligible, which includes vision and dental. You can even select additional a la carte benefits to meet all your needs. Enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service), flex spending accounts for medial and childcare needs, participate in our tuition reimbursement/assistance and student loan repayment programs, paid personal leave, identity theft protection discounts; auto, home, and life insurance options, and adoption assistance. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications immediately. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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