Endoscopy Technician

Job Overview

Endoscopy Tech

Position is for the Dubuque Endoscopy Center

Grand River Medical Group is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Endoscopy Technician to work in our Endoscopy Unit. Candidate will assist physicians with procedures and maintenance of scopes post procedure.

The ideal candidate would possess strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You will be committed to providing high quality care to every patient in a fast paced setting. You will be part of the interdisciplinary team with nurses, technicians, and gastroenterologist.

This is a full-time position, 35-40 hours per week, with no evening or weekend requirements. Endoscopy Technicians typically work between 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with preparation of the room setup before procedure including the planning and ordering of all supplies needed.
• Assist the clinician/nurse during endoscopy procedures as directed by the clinician/nurse.
• Help clinician/nurse to maintain patient safety through monitoring endoscopy technique during the procedures.
• Maintain accountability for all endoscopy equipment (i.e., scopes and instruments).
• Assist with manual daily sterilization of equipment, instruments and supplies. Clean endoscopes according to procedure. Monitor biological indicator strip on each scope and record results.
• Help with medical record filing, ordering and stocking supplies. Participate in cleaning and restocking of surgical rooms. Communicate supply and equipment repairs to Endoscopy Nurse Coordinator.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Graduate of an operating room technician program highly desirable.
• Six months to one-year experience in a multi-specialty operating room preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - required.

We offer: A competitive hourly wage plus a very attractive benefits package including vacation, generous company provided benefits, and much more.

Grand River Medical Group is an independent physician owned practice located in Dubuque, IA. We provide a wide range of healthcare services from primary care to subspecialty care for adults and children. We currently employ over 300 team members who help support the practices and clinical operations of over 65 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistant clinics, our urgent care network, and four dialysis units located in Iowa (Manchester and Dubuque) and Wisconsin (Platteville and Richland Center).

Grand River Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.