Ambulatory Endoscopy Technologist - Surgery Center, Specialty Gastroenterology

CHRISTUS Health - New Braunfels, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

New Braunfels, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves providing direct and indirect services to gastrointestinal (GI) patients under the supervision of a professional nurse. The role focuses on ensuring the efficient functioning of the GI room and delivering quality care, including the preparation and maintenance of equipment and supplies, as well as assisting in invasive endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists physicians and registered nurses with procedures as directed.
• Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks.
• Maintains endoscopic equipment and prepares broken scopes for repairs.
• Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile.
• Assists with placing monitors on patients.
• Distributes information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service training sessions.
• Validates and refreshes basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings.
• Reprocesses endoscopy scopes per ANSI/AAMI Standards and proper endoscope handling procedures.
• Sterilizes and prepares rooms and equipment before and after procedures as directed.
• Recognizes emergent situations during endoscopy procedures and demonstrates the ability to set priorities to assist the endoscopy team.
• Assists with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy, sphincterotomy, stent placement, and gastrostomy tube placement.
• Coordinates review of special-order supply inventory and ensures rooms are stocked for next day procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0 - 1 years of experience preferred.
• Preferred previous experience working in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit.
• BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• SGNA Certification within 6 months of hire required.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on per diem work.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.