**Primary City/State:**
Gilbert, Arizona
**Department Name:**
Endoscopy-Hosp
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Clinical Care
**Now offering $5,000 sign on bonus for experienced Endo Techs!**
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The Endoscopy Department supports inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and advanced endoscopic procedures for BMDA Cancer Center and community patients. The Endoscopy department has expanded to include three procedural rooms, two advanced and one diagnostic, and has access to the OR. With the Bariatric program and BMDA Cancer Center, the types of procedures and acuity is growing. The procedures include basic endoscopy, peg tube insertions, EUS, EBUS, ERCPs and TEEs. Nursing staff manages endoscopic preprocedural, intraprocedural, and post procedural patient care.
**SHIFT DETAILS**
**Employment Type:** Full-time
**Hours per Week:** 4-10s | 40hrs
**Shift:** Day, 8A-6:30P
**Schedule:** Monday - Friday, days vary
**** On Call may be required for this position.**
**Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.**
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists with prescribed endoscopic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures, and protocols. The incumbent is responsible for the care, handling, and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure rooms. This role assists and shows a high level of proficiency with general GI cases, advanced GI cases and pulmonary cases. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to all patient population. The incumbent also participates in the training and orientation of onboarding new Endoscopy Technicians and students, as assigned.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assists with case preparations, ensures equipment is readily available and working properly, in addition to being knowledgeable in selecting the appropriate instruments and supplies that physicians request for the case. Assists in maintaining the most accurate and up-to-date information on preference cards for cases and physicians in the facility. Reviews cases on a daily basis and communicates with care team about supply needs, equipment repairs, and educational needs from vendors. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment, makes minor adjustments, or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule daily and plans for upcoming procedural case needs.
2. Assists in performing endoscopic procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Works closely with infection control and ensure that audits are being performed and shared with fellow endoscopy technicians. Anticipates and prepares for changing needs.
3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash. Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and storing scopes. Ensures that unused supplies are returned appropriately.
4. Keeps up to date with all SGNA and AAMI standards for endoscopy and helps ensure compliance by performing audits and completing continuous education.
5. Demonstrates a wealth of knowledge of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Assist with proper set up of equipment and positioning devices/patients in procedures rooms. Assist with the cleaning/stocking of procedure rooms and carts. Ensures that equipment is stocked/stored for upcoming cases.
6. Works alongside with physicians and lead nurse to ensure that all preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
7. Assists with procedure room turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning procedure rooms. Participants in or leads training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
8. May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.
9. Follows safety procedures regarding appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Displays proficiency with general GI cases, Advanced GI cases and pulmonary cases. Participates in emergency call rotation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
This position requires clinical knowledge normally associated with two to three years experience as an Endoscopy Technician.
Must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication and human relations skills.
Certification for BLS required. SGNA Certification required within one year in role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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