Job Summary and Responsibilities
Has a wide range of specialized duties in the endoscopy setting. They must already have the skills of an Endoscopy Technician; possess a thorough understanding of endoscopy equipment, high level disinfection of scope and devices; and supplies and display above average interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with staff, physicians, vendors, and other department personnel
Perform tech 1 duties
Daily accountability of available scopes, equipment, and supplies for use, assist with scope repair and loaner process ( in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor or as designated by the unit leadership
Accurate record keeping and maintenance of scope cleaning and reprocessing steps and equipment disinfection/sterilization process. Able to assist and identify air scope repair and loaners process in the absence of the lead or tech supervisor, or as designated by the unit leadership.
Plays a supportive role in assessing needs of unit for changing par levels of equipment and accessories and relaying such information in a timely manner to the lead or tech supervisor and or unit leadership.
Assists with in servicing staff on all new equipment and accessories, as well as helping to in-service staff on other equipment and procedures as needed. Assist with annual competencies of endoscopy staff.
Job Requirements
High school Diploma/GED
Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS) preferred ; GTS or Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) is required at BSLMC
Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services-wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women's services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.