Description

Beverly Hills Endosurgical Center is an outpatient facility specializing in endoscopies serving Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas. We are proud to offer a pristine and comfortable experience equipped to provide the highest caliber of care, combining state-of-the-art equipment with expert and friendly staff. While applications need to be submitted through this ad, you can learn more about the facility here: https://www.bhendosurg.com/.

Endoscopy Technician 

(Per Diem Position)

Responsibilities:
Endoscopy Technician duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

• Secure and prepare all supplies required for endoscopy procedures.
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in OR.
• Perform surgical counts according to center policies and procedures.
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment.
• Help monitor patients during procedure.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Assist physician during endoscopy procedures.
• Collect and label specimens taken during endoscopy procedure.
• Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.
• Maintain a proper sterile field during endoscopy procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
• Prepare patients for procedure, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens.
• Wash and sterilize equipment, using proper products and sterilizing techniques per manufacturers guidelines.
• Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
• Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Disinfect all the equipment and tools used after the procedure.
• Assist with Cleaning and turnover of the operating room after the procedure.

Key Competencies:

• Observant: Effectively observe the procedure and notice relevant details.
• Proactive: Anticipate needs of the surgical staff and patient.
• Reactive: Provide accurate and timely assistance to match the urgency and necessity of the situation.
• Problem Sensitivity: Able to tell when something needs to be corrected.
• Steadiness: Able to keep your hand and arm steady when needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Familiarity with all endoscopy instruments and equipment.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.