Endoscopy Technician - San Antonio, TX

USPI Theda Oaks Gastro and Endo is seeking a motivated Endoscopy Technician to join our team. Our team is small, but we are mighty! Current operations are M-F, 5:30 a.m. - 6:30p.m., however hours will depend on patient flow. We have 4 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology and Pain Management

Job Summary: The Endo Tech assists endoscopy team during endoscopy procedures. They arrange and inventory sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the endoscopy team. Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the endoscopy room. The Endo Tech is responsible for the provision of care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse. Provides a centralized distribution and control of supplies and equipment to the facility. The tech also stores prepared articles and supplies in designated areas. Maintains and tracks inventory according to facility procedures. Job function will include both scope processing and procedure assistance.

Job Duties: include but not limited to

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures. Performs gastrointestinal procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments after use.
• Prepare and distribute patient records, and reports.
• Prepares and delivers specimens to the lab.
• Maintains standards of cleanliness required for patient examining rooms.
• Transport patients to and from procedure room
• Assist in trouble shooting, repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Ensures standards of quality control as set by the department and policy are maintained.
• Treats guests, patients, physicians and employees with care, and courtesy and respect.
• Check ASC paperwork for all necessary signatures/times at the end of the day.
• Stock all supplies needed for the procedure room, to prep for the next day.
• May begin IV process for patients
• Process all endoscopes, tubing, and equipment according to policies and procedures.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Required Skills:

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent

Prior endoscopy experience required

Working knowledge of basic endoscopy technician processes and procedures, for both adult and Pedi GI.

Experience with SPD (Sterile Processing Department) functions, including cleaning, decontamination, and processing of endoscopy equipment

Previous ASC (endo center) or hospital experience required

AHA BLS certification

Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to the facility's workflow