Endoscopy Technologist - N – OPSU​/Endo

Endoscopy Technologist - 2N – OPSU / Endo at Christus Health summary:
The Endoscopy Technologist assists in patient care coordination and supports invasive endoscopic procedures by preparing and maintaining equipment and sterile environments. They work in a hospital setting, providing direct and assistive care during endoscopy services, while adhering to safety and sterilization protocols. Shift rotation and on-call duties are required, along with relevant certification and prior experience in endoscopy or operating room environments.
Description
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Laband surgical suites

• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine

• Accredited Chest Pain Center

• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

Assists with the coordination of care for patients in the endoscopy department. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies and may assist in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS

Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

• Provides various service related activities to the delivery of direct and assistive patient care in the endoscopy service of the operating room prior to and during any endoscopic procedure.

• Required to rotate shifts and accept on-call assignments.

• Adept at establishing and maintaining sterile fields, ability to pull cases, capable in assisting for endoscopy procedures.

• Knowledge of sterilization concepts and methods, aseptic techniques and endoscopy instruments.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience

• Previous experience working in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred

• GI Tech experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

• GI certification from SGNA Associates preferred

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
Endoscopy Technologist, GI Tech, endoscopic procedures, surgical technologist, sterilization, patient care, operating room, BLS certification, hospital technician, acute care