Job Information
Dignity Health Sr Endoscopy Technician in Chandler, Arizona
Overview
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Chandler, Arizona , has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.
For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.
The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding.
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Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Acts in the role of Lead Endoscopy Technician overseeing the daily technical operations of the Endoscopy Unit while functioning as an Endoscopy Instrument Supply and Patient Care Technician.
Job Standards:
Oversees the daily technical operations of the Endoscopy Department.
Assists nursing staff in providing patient care, assists in meeting patient and family education needs and maintains continuity of care by processing patient records accurately and promptly from admission to discharge.
Communicates regularly with the Clinical Supervisor and other supervisory personnel about technical issues in the Endoscopy Unit. Relays verbal and written information in a timely manner.
Serves as a role model to technical staff.
Serves as a resource to the Endoscopy staff members.
Oversees delegation of responsibilities to Endoscopy Technicians as appropriate.
Demonstrates effective communication techniques to constructively address and resolve conflict.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of endoscopic related equipment
Demonstrates basic knowledge of normal gastrointestinal and pulmonary anatomy and physiology.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of disease entities associated with the pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of endoscope handling and reprocessing and keeps current with standards.
Keeps current with advances in endoscopic equipment.
Troubleshoots Endoscopy equipment as necessary, initiates Biomed work orders and locates equipment.
Organizes and maintains unit supplies.
Maintains accurate records for endoscopic high- level disinfection, scope repairs and supply orders.
Oversees technical staff to assure that adequate supply levels and instrumentation are maintained. Assist in the ordering process. Interacts with Endoscopy supply company representatives to facilitate orders.
Oversees scope repairs. Assists technical staff in expediting scope repairs. Interacts with repair company representatives in facilitating repairs.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Experience:
Minimum of two-years experience in the Endoscopy setting as an Endoscopy Technician. T
Education:
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Certifications:
American Heart Association- BLS
Pay Range
$22.35 - $30.73 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.