Endoscopy Technician

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Audiovisual, Blood-Borne Pathogens, CPR Certification, Cardiography, Cell Biology, Clinical Assessment, Datasheets, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Endoscopy, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, Informed Consent, Inventory Management, LaTeX Typesetting, Laboratory, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Assistance, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Management, Order Management, Order Supplies, Outpatient Care, Pamphlets, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Typing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

3 days ago

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs • Family-focused benefits • Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists the physician in performing all routine and complex gastro-intestinal diagnostic procedures. Orients and trains lower level technicians, provides pre and post-operative education to patients, reviews procedure schedule and makes suggestions to improve workflow. Deals directly with other hospital departments to schedule patient procedures, order supplies, or conduct in-service education to other staff members of the hospital. Performs techniques using specialized equipment such as endoscopes, light sources, and GID accessory equipment, cautery and photocoagulation, monitoring equipment, peritoneoscopy equipment, motility machines, or other related equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment and troubleshoots equipment problems. Knows inventory standards and location of equipment and supplies; communicates low inventory to manager and orders supplies from other departments. Properly disposes of broken equipment. Sets up and assists the gastroenterologist with procedures such as gastroscopy, dilatation, colonoscopy, electrocoaugtery, flexible protoscopy, anoscopy, peritoneoscopy, liver biopsy, sclerosis, motility, secretin studies, gastric analysis, small bowel endoscopy, transesophageal cardiography, or other procedures. Assists the gastroenterologist with specimen collection for biopsy, cytology, fecal, viral cultures, duedenal aspirate, and others. Operate EKG and other monitoring equipment, discontinue IV fluids, begin and assist in CPR, administer oxygen, monitor vital signs during endoscopy or recovery room procedures and notify the physician of any abnormalities or significant changes. Under nursing or physician supervision, may draw-up and administer medications. Teaches patients about procedure to be performed using verbal explanations, pamphlets and relevant audiovisual aids. Follows up with physician or nurse to address and answer patients' questions before and after procedure is completed. Verifies that a properly signed consent form is obtained prior to any procedure. Instructs transporters to pick-up and discharge patients from nursing units or other hospital departments and/or GID Lab. May be required to transport both in-patients and outpatients to and from GID Lab by wheelchair or stretcher. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Keeps accurate and complete records of procedure charges, data sheets, specimen/laboratory slips, medicines given, adverse reactions, equipment sent for repair, and other required documentation. Coordinates patient scheduling with other hospital departments. Assists in training new employees in the GID Lab and assists in training visiting personnel from other hospitals. May conduct GID in-service training for non-GID personnel. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years Gastro-Intestinal Diagnostic Laboratory Technician experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_The Emory Clinic_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_TEC ASC - Endoscopy TEC_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_160329_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_7:30a-4p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $24.12/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $28.67/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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