Endo Tech

Job Title: Endo Tech Location: Baton Rouge, LA Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)

Shift: Varies from 6 am – 8 am, 8hr shifts, Mon- F, includes on call for after hour, evening, night, weekend and holiday

Job Summary:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.

· Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· This job competently and professionally assists in procedures, understands the basic principles of anatomy and physiology associated with GI procedures, and ensures appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Education:

· Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred:

· Certified EndoProduct Reprocessor (CER) Certification obtained through IAHCSMM, Certified Flexible EndoProduct Reprocessor (CFER), Certification obtained through CBSPD

Required Skills & Experience:

· Experience- 2+ years

· Must be able to function independently, as will be only tech on call, and must be able to perform all regular and advanced GI procedures including EUS and ERCP, and all pulmonary procedures, including advanced bronchoscopies, EBUS and ION Robot. Please confirm candidates have these qualifications and include on cover sheet.

Job Duties:

· Assist physicians during procedures.

· Ensures endoProduct cleanliness and/or disinfection while maintaining quality control measures.

· Maintains all equipment.

· Maintains technical and professional knowledge.

· Provides effective care and adapts to change positively and constructively.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

·         The essential physical functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.

·         Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

·         Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·         Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.

·         The incumbent works in a patient care area, in an area where patients enter, directly with patients, and/or with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

·         There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

·         Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

·         The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.