Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Endoscopy Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeRapid City, SD, USA$17.50 - $28In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Must obtain an Associates Program Certificate of Completion through the Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within eight months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within six months of hire.
Must complete six Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per year according to Sanford Health and unit requirements, including four GI-specific CEUs.

Responsibilities

Support activities in the care of gastroenterology (GI) patients.
Perform duties related to procedures under the direct supervision of a physician and registered nurse.
Assist with the orientation and education of personnel.
Assist with pre-procedure patient preparation, including transporting patients to the procedure room, connecting monitors, and ensuring patient comfort.
Prepare procedure rooms and assist the physician during procedures with biopsies and polypectomies.
Assist with post-procedure patient care.
Clean and turn over the GI procedure room safely according to established standards and practices.
Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes and other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Perform department material and physical support tasks, including stocking procedure rooms, refilling unit inventory, routine housekeeping, and supply management.
Stock secured items in medication storage areas when needed.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



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Compensation:

Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

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Department Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift.
No holidays or weekends.

Summary

Supports activities in the care of the gastroenterology (GI) patients. Performs duties relative to procedures under the direct supervision of the physician and registered nurse.

Job Description

Assists in the orientation and education of personnel. Assists in the pre-procedure preparation of the patient, including transporting the patient to the procedure room, hooking up monitors, and ensuring the patient is comfortable prior to the procedure. Responsible for the duties related to transportation of patients. Will be responsible to prepare procedure rooms, assist the physician intra-procedure with biopsies, polypectomies, and assist with post-procedure patient care. Cleaning and turnover within the GI procedure room in a safe manner following established standards and practices. Cleans, disinfects, or calibrates scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. Will perform various tasks related to the material/physical support of the department, for example stocking procedure rooms, refilling inventory within the unit, routine housekeeping, and supply management. May have access to medication storage areas in order to stock secured items.

Qualifications

High school diploma required.
Must obtain an Associates Program Certificate of Completion through Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within eight months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six months of hire.
Must fulfill six Continuing Education Units (CEU) per year according to Sanford Health and unit requirements. Four of these CEU's will be GI specific.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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