St. Tammany Parish Hospital·Covington, Louisiana
The Endoscopy Technologist assists physicians during endoscopic procedures and prepares patients and equipment. They are also responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
Job Description: And position requirements
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
0630-1500, Monday - Friday, with call requirements. Call hours Monday - Friday is 1500 - 1900 and 0700 - 1900 Saturday and Sunday.
The endoscopy technologist reports to the endoscopy supervisor and/or the director. He/she demonstrates technical abilities in the performance of assigned duties. He/she works well with all members of the medical and nursing staff.
Assists with setting up equipment prior to the endoscopic procedures according to standard instructions. Any problems with equipment or supplies should be reported to the charge nurse, supervisor or the director.
Assists with preparing the patient for the procedure, assists the RN in attaching patient to monitors, applying O2 as needed.
Assists the physician during endoscopic procedure as directed.
Troubleshoots problems with endoscopes.
Follows established guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of scopes and accessories following endoscopic procedures.
Performs daily maintenance checks of endoscopes.
Maintains log for scope processing, for cleaning systems and High-Level Disinfection.
Assist in maintaining physical and environmental care between and after procedures.
Assists with maintenance of stock supplies and equipment. Assists with inventory and ordering as needed. Informs the charge nurse, supervisor, or director of any needed equipment or supplies. Maintains PAR levels for all areas of patient care.
Stocks rooms daily.
Assist in obtaining carts, films, supplies, equipment, etc. as needed.
Shall report to the endoscopy area daily on arrival.
Accepts “on call” as directed and will accept direction from the RN assigned call for same rotation. Must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.
High School diploma or equivalent, 2 years endoscopy technologist experience preferred. Good communication skills and critical thinking with the ability to problem solve are necessary.
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found b [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission]y clicking here [https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission], before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with two years of experience as an endoscopy technologist preferred. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and standing for long periods.
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