Scripps Health
Endoscopy Tech SR - La Jolla Green
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, us, 92140
Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.
This is a benefitted, Full Time position at La Jolla Green Hospital. The hours are varied 8 hour day shifts Monday- Friday. The start time could be 0630, 0700, or 0900. Call is required on a rotation.
Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023 * #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care * Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2024, repeatedly named 16 times throughout the years * Recognized by Becker's 150 Top Places to Work! * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Responsibilities include:
* Provides care to high acuity patients while assisting in the performance of inpatient endoscopic procedures/surgeries while under direction of a nurse or physician. * Assists with advanced endoscopic procedures to include, but not limited to, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasonography, and Fine Needle Aspiration. * Serves as an endoscopy expert, acts as a resource, and participates in advanced training. * Ensures endoscopy rooms are ready for procedures, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are clean, stocked, and ready for use in compliance with established standards. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and area throughout the endoscopy procedure. * Anticipates and keeps the physician and team informed of patient needs regarding case. Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues. * Ensures proper transportation and notification of patient and equipment. Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment and logging as necessary. * Coordinates outside vendors, collaborates with departments, and trains others as needed. * Provides individualized patient care based on established standards of practice. Supports team and patient post-operation. Handles specimens in accordance with policy and procedure and delivers to lab as needed. * Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations in the endoscopy unit.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
* One year of recent experience as an Endoscopy Technician with exposure to advanced procedures. * Must be detail oriented and and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Basic computer skills. * Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English. * Must be able to assist MD during advanced endoscopic procedures.
Required Certification/Registration:
* CER/CFER or Advanced SGNA Certificate of Completion * Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
* Experience with advanced GI procedures
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Position Pay Range: $32.11-$46.62/hour
This is a benefitted, Full Time position at La Jolla Green Hospital. The hours are varied 8 hour day shifts Monday- Friday. The start time could be 0630, 0700, or 0900. Call is required on a rotation.
Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023 * #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care * Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2024, repeatedly named 16 times throughout the years * Recognized by Becker's 150 Top Places to Work! * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Responsibilities include:
* Provides care to high acuity patients while assisting in the performance of inpatient endoscopic procedures/surgeries while under direction of a nurse or physician. * Assists with advanced endoscopic procedures to include, but not limited to, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasonography, and Fine Needle Aspiration. * Serves as an endoscopy expert, acts as a resource, and participates in advanced training. * Ensures endoscopy rooms are ready for procedures, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are clean, stocked, and ready for use in compliance with established standards. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and area throughout the endoscopy procedure. * Anticipates and keeps the physician and team informed of patient needs regarding case. Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues. * Ensures proper transportation and notification of patient and equipment. Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment and logging as necessary. * Coordinates outside vendors, collaborates with departments, and trains others as needed. * Provides individualized patient care based on established standards of practice. Supports team and patient post-operation. Handles specimens in accordance with policy and procedure and delivers to lab as needed. * Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations in the endoscopy unit.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
* One year of recent experience as an Endoscopy Technician with exposure to advanced procedures. * Must be detail oriented and and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Basic computer skills. * Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English. * Must be able to assist MD during advanced endoscopic procedures.
Required Certification/Registration:
* CER/CFER or Advanced SGNA Certificate of Completion * Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
* Experience with advanced GI procedures
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Position Pay Range: $32.11-$46.62/hour