Endoscopy Tech

Company: Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics are part of a network of state of the art medical facilities located within the heart of the Willamette Valley. At Salem Health, we pride ourselves on being a community centric, diverse organization that has been voted a top workplace by our employees for three years running. -We continually strive to provide innovative paths to learning and growth while maintaining an environment of strategic problem solving objectives through Lean driven principles. We understand that hardworking, conscientious and compassionate team members are one of our most valuable assets and we are always looking for outstanding people to join our team. -Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics complies with the Oregon COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Staff in Healthcare Settings and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule. Every candidate who accepts a position with Salem Health will be required to furnish proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to starting employment ("Fully vaccinated" means having received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine). -Details can be found on the Oregon Health Authority site -here.

Description/Qualifications:
Your Role With Us:You will play a key role in providing excellent patient care by supplying help and support for physicians and nurses throughout the endoscopy procedure while demonstrating the ability to accept a variety of patient care and unit maintenance assignments. -Core Functions: Accurately document pertinent patient information using verbal, written and electronic communication according to Endoscopy policy, procedures, standards and timeframes.Perform under the direct supervision of the physician to administer medications (intraductal, transmucosal, and within the GI tract during the procedure at the direction of the physician and according to SH policy; may serve in secondary assist role to prepare medications.Responsible for performing safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.Participate in universal protocol/time out process.Reprocess and maintain equipment according to IFUs and infection prevention standards. Background/Expertise:High school diploma or equivalent required.One year of hospital or ASC medical procedural experience preferred in Endoscopy Technician or comparable role. (i.e.Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech). Must have working knowledge of aseptic technique.BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hireMust complete and pass the SGNA Associates Program (GTS) within 6 months of hire.Must complete and pass the Advanced GI Technical Program (AGTS) within one year of hire.We have many excellent opportunities available! To view all of our openings, please visit our career page at https://www.salemhealth.org/about/careers

Closing:
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. -Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact -my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.

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