Senior Endoscopy Tech

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California's premier medical centers for more than 90 years. Scripps La Jolla was ranked N. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in eight specialties. With 444 licensed beds, we offer a wide range of clinical, surgical and specialty services, including a Level II Trauma Center and 24-hour emergency services. We are consistently recognized for quality patient care and we were the first hospital in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care.
Join our Endoscopy team as a Senior Endoscopy Tech where you will assist in the performance of Endoscopy procedures within scope of practice and under direct supervision of Registered Nurse/Physician.
• Assists with advanced endoscopic procedures to include, but not limited to, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasonography, and Fine Needle Aspiration.
• Serves as an endoscopy expert, acts as a resource, and participates in advanced training.
• Ensures endoscopy rooms are ready for procedures, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are clean, stocked, and ready for use in compliance with established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and area throughout the endoscopy procedure.
• Anticipates and keeps the physician and team informed of patient needs regarding case. Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues.
• Ensures proper transportation and notification of patient and equipment.
• Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment and logging as necessary.
• Coordinates outside vendors, collaborates with departments, and trains others as needed. Provides individualized patient care based on established standards of practice.
• Prepares patients for assessment, procedure, and post-op observation as per standards of patient care and specific procedure to be performed. Conducts manual cleaning of endoscopes per manufacturing guidelines and/or Infection Control Flexible Endoscopy program.
This is a full-time (32 hours/week) position with 8 hour varied shifts with call.
Qualifications
Required skills and Certification:
• American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
• One year recent experience as an Endo Tech with exposure to advanced procedures
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced high stress environment
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Education/Experience:
• EMT or CNA. S.G.N.A. Associates Program-GI Technical Specialist Certification Previous procedural technical experience.