Endoscopy Tech Part-Time

Come join our Team! Come join Snoqualmie Valley Health, voted the No. 1 Place to Work in 2022!*

Snoqualmie Valley Health is always looking for people who want to make a difference, not just within their team, but also in the community. Possibilities are applauded, Innovation and Creativity are encouraged and the Sharing of Ideas is welcomed.

We want you to love what you do, and to succeed. Our entire hospital will support your work and embrace the energy you bring to SVH.

Located at the base of the Cascades in a pioneering, adventure-loving town, SVH is an independent public hospital district serving Snoqualmie Valley and the greater East King County community.

*Snoqualmie Valley Record Readers Poll, December 2022.

0.4 FTE Wednesdays and Thursdays 

OBJECTIVE SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Charge RN, prepares all equipment for endoscopic procedures, cleans equipment properly using appropriate protocols and procedures, prepares equipment for repair and tracks repairs, and assists in all Endoscopic procedures for the proper operation Gastroenterology Endoscopic unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In this position you will:

• Prepares endoscopy room, including physical environment and equipment; informs RN of equipment that needs to be replaced or repaired.
• Assures equipment is in good working order; maintains records of equipment sent for repair or ordered as replacement equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment; processes and sterilizes equipment according to SVH/SGNA protocol.
• Assists physician with endoscopy procedures.
• Assures patient has a signed consent before start of procedure if delegated.

Appropriately handles all tissue/specimens:

• Prepares cytology slides and pathology specimens assuring the correct fixation and orientation, and delivers to proper area in Lab.
• Assists with transportation of patients to and from the Endo suite under direction of the RN.
• Documents appropriately on the treatment record and charge form.
• Maintains endoscopy unit in a clean, organized manner.
• Monitors appropriate stock levels in Endoscopy and notifies RN of any needed supplies. Incorporates positive guest relations with patient, family and healthcare team.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

Attends department meetings and in-service programs:

• Clerical responsibilities include answering telephones and correctly relaying messages, processing charges if needed, preparing patient chart before procedure if directed.
• Knows and supports District mission, policies, procedures, protocols and standards.
• Has a working knowledge of BLS and the District's/hospital's fire and disaster plans.
• Assists with Quality Assurance activities related to equipment, physical environment and patient care.
• Assists in procedure room for inter-procedure Gastroenterology assistance during biopsy and other testing.
• Participant in unit-based Quality Improvement Program in an effort toward improving patient care.
• Performs any other related duties as directed by the RN.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school or GED
• Current, unencumbered, Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) or Medical Assistant (MA) license/ certification in Washington State preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to hire.
• Qualified candidates must be able to successfully complete GI Scope Certification Exam upon meeting eligibility requirements within one year of assuming position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• SGNA certification (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) preferred.
• GI Scope Certification is preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in healthcare with certification in either CNA, MA or other Tech position.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience required to include scope processing, scheduling procedures, computer data entry, and assisting in the procedure room.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: [List additional requirements such as certifications]

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finer dexterity and hand-eye coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Requires ability in emergency situations to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Requires working under changing conditions or working irregular hours.

BENEFITS:

We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members. Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Voluntary Benefits

Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.

Waiting Period - 1st of the month following 30 days from your date of hire.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The COVID vaccine and the Flu shot (during Flu season) are a condition of employment.
• Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a drug-free workplace. We complete drug screenings as a part of our onboarding process.