Tahoe Forest Health System·Truckee, California
Facilitates quality patient care by assisting medical staff during endoscopy procedures and managing patient positioning and recovery. Responsible for the pre-cleaning, routine maintenance, and deep cleaning of endoscopic scopes and equipment.
Bargaining Unit: EA
$30.64/hour + DOE
Summary Facilitates quality patient care and assists professional and/or nursing staff in performing nursing procedures. Responsible for pre-cleaning, routine care and maintenance of scopes and equipment used in Endoscopy Unit. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares the Endoscopy Room according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Inspects and utilizes equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and TFH Policy and Procedures.
Maintains scopes and accessories according to manufacturer’s recommendations and TFH Policy and Procedures.
Transports and assists in patient positioning in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing endoscopy procedures.
Assists nursing in the endoscopy unit with admission, recovery, and discharge.
Attends in-service training to validate or refresh basic endoscopic procedures.
Collects specimens from physician and ensure proper specimen securement.
Maintains Endoscopy Supply levels.
Assists with Endoscopy Room turnovers.
Assists with patient care.
Seeks guidance and direction in the performance of responsibilities and duties
Understands self-protection and operates machinery safely in the decontamination room.
Responsible for deep cleaning of Endoscopy supply bins and specified carts as per a deep cleaning schedule.
Available to work standby.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Requires 6 months to one year of relevant clinical healthcare experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Ability to operate computerized sterilization and endoscopy equipment is essential.
Market context
In California, endoscopy tech openings are typically tied to outpatient procedures, hospital services, and growing GI care demand. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, current BLS certification, prior surgical or medical experience, and the stamina to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any unit-specific skills before applying.
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