Endoscopy Tech

For more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta addition the hospitals network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the areas largest not-for-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visithereto learn more.

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of a RN the incumbent will provide basic patient care and demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis and endoscopy suite preparation equipment care and cleaning. The incumbent is also responsible for clerical work to include but not limited to scheduling statistical data collection copying and entering charges.

Minimum Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year of experience as an Endoscopy Technician (may be waived based on operational needs)
• Knowledge of endoscopy suite preparation equipment care and cleaning required
• Ability to process clerical work including but not limited to: scheduling statistical data collection and copying and entering charges required
• Knowledge and background in medical terminology required
• Ability to read write and follow oral and written instructions required
• Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in anatomy medical terminology computer spreadsheet personal computer automated high level disinfectors sterilizers procedure room turn over automated / manual scope cleaning and the Olympus Endoworks System
• Knowledge of the inventory of sterile unsterile and disinfected instruments their proper handling function availability and location