Endoscopy Technician - Surgery, Full-Time

Cameron Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

JOB TITLE: Endoscopy Technician

SHIFT: FTE 0.8 (64 hours bi-weekly), Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Endoscopy Technician performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nurse and physician in the delivery of patient care. Processes and maintains reusable endoscopy supplies and equipment in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Exemplifies good customer service. 
• Assist the physician with procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that might alter the perioperative phase. 
• Proficient at preparing supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for the procedure. 
• Maintains an order within the procedure room for the purpose of efficiency and safety. 
• Performs all aspects of patient care, within scope of practice, in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors for patients and staff. 
• Proficient at cleaning procedure room before and between cases. 
• Receive and decontaminate instruments, equipment, and reusable supplies
• Perform sterilization and reprocessing.
• Prepare items to be sterilized and maintain sterility throughput proper handling
• Operate equipment used for cleaning and disinfection endoscopic equipment
• Receive and place supplies in assigned storage area
• Completes annual education and regulatory requirements, including state and federal regulation

Education 

• High School Diploma/ GED required
•  Additional college courses in medical related field, training in sterile techniques, surgical technology program preferred 

Experience

• One year in healthcare, medical, or hospital setting (preferably in an area handling equipment) - Central Service, X-Ray, Nursing, and EMT

Certifications 

•  Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certification as and Endoscopy Technician (CET), Advanced Required
• Certification as an Endoscopy Technician (ACET), or Completion of a Surgical Tech program preferred