Endoscopy Technician

OU Health is seeking a Endoscopy Technician for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Endoscopy Technician

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position Position Title: Endoscopy Technician - Adult Endoscopy - days

Department: Advanced Endoscopy

Job Description:

General Description:

Under immediate to general supervision, performs duties in the capacity of an Endoscopic Technician to assist with the endoscopic procedures performed in an operating or procedure room. Responsible for receiving, and distributing endoscopes for procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Delivers audio-visual equipment in designated room/location

Performs pre-cleaning of endoscopes at bedside or point of use/procedure room

Maintains appropriate records for inventory reprocessed

Monitor expirations dates of processed/disinfected scopes and reprocess expired scopes accordingly

Performs equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and more complex repairs

Ensures timely reprocessing of scopes to meet the needs of procedures

Moves lights and flat panels to correct locations

Operate Medivators Automated Endoscope Reprocessors Advantage Plus

Perform duties in accordance to manufacturer's Instructions for use

Sends in repairs for all equipment and obtains loaners

Responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and High level disinfecting of all endoscopes and bronchoscopes.

Manipulates such instruments to aid in the efficiency of the endoscopist and avoid hazard to patient. Observes progress of endoscopy and provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed. Recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique.

Cleans and disinfects contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies.

Cleans procedure room areas and disposes of soiled linen.

May assist in the training of GI Technicians.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: HS Diploma or GED. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience: 0 - 3 years of relevant healthcare experience or sterile processing experience or experience as a surgical technologists preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Technician certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) within 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to write clearly and understand written and oral instructions.

Ability to operate computer and other equipment required for the job.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to audio and video equipment.

Ability to use audio/video equipment to record surgical procedures.

Ability to operate Steris and autoclave equipment and to wrap instruments.

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health Job ID . Posted job title: Endoscopy Technician - Adult Endoscopy - days About OU Health

OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Sick pay

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

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Permanent