Endoscopic Technician

Description : Job Summary : Assists Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures and treatment of patients.

Provides patient care, room set-up and turn-over, sterilization of equipment, and other duties when needed. Provides each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment.

Essential Responsibilities : This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety and emergency policies and procedures.

Demonstrates qualify and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.

Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.

Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents and unsafe working conditions promptly.Assist in patient flow providing support as municates in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter.

Participates in the coordination and facilitation of care for the patient.Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members to accomplish the workload.

Provide each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment.Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards.

Adheres to KFHPW infection control policies and procedures.Assists Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures.

Assists with biopsies and other procedure needs.Assist physician with the patient which includes holding, positioning, or turning the patient, upon the physician's direction.

Deploy forceps or other equipment and / or medications, under direct supervision and order of the physician. Anticipate physician needs for safe patient care and next actions.

Use high level disinfection techniques to clean endoscopy scopes via manual cleaning and / or washes sterilizers.Coordinate supply with Central Sterile Technician (CSR) ensuring safe practice and handling of scopes.

Assist in the collection and labeling of specimens and preparation for pathology analysis.Reviews and communicates to physician and other medical providers appointment schedule to determine patient visit order and solicits special instructions or requests for the day, greets and escorts patient to examination or treatment room in a respectful, warm, and caring manner.

Responsible for room set-up and turn-over throughout the day. Ensure the correct equipment is in place, pre-test for safety and functionality.

Ensure correct and sufficient supplies are readily available.Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications : ExperienceN / AEducationHigh School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, RegistrationBasic Life Support required at hireMedical Assistant Certificate required at hireGastroenterology Technician Specialist Certificate within 6 months of hireAdditional Requirements : Completion of SGNA Technician Associates Program within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications : Minimum six (6) months of gastroenterology procedure experience.Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Primary Location : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill South Building Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start : 07 : 00 AM Working Hours End : 05 : 30 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group / Union Affiliation : J02SEIUSEIU Service Unit Job Level : Individual Contributor Department : Central Campus South - Gastroenterology-Endoscopy - 1130 Pay Range : $24.

39 - $28.01 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

Travel : No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do.

We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work.

Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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