Endoscopy Technician (Baton Rouge)

About the Role

Endo tech able to function independently in all GI and pulmonary procedures, including advanced procedures of EUS, ERCP, EBUS and ION Robot. Must have full knowledge of scope reprocessing and use of medivator and Olympus OER Pro reprocessors.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during procedures.
• Ensures endoscope cleanliness and / or disinfection while maintaining quality control measures.
• Maintains all equipment.
• Maintains technical and professional knowledge.
• Provides effective care and adapts to change positively and constructively.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The essential physical functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, in an area where patients enter, directly with patients, and / or with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.