Endoscopy Technician

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked 1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you---ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you---ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits . Eligibility may vary. Position description The Endoscopy Technician assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physicians in Endoscopy. The technician assists with assessment of patient needs and follows through with the designated plan of action. The technician is responsible for the care, handling, and processing of endoscopy procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure room(s). The technician is responsible for assisting with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS/EBUS, GI bleeds, food bolus and foreign body removal, stenting of the esophagus, duodenum, colon, volumetric laser endomicroscopy bile and pancreatic ducts in the Endoscopy Department and other areas of the hospital. Technicians also support pulmonary diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as bronchial lavage, tracheal and bronchial stenting, endobronchial valve placement, navigational bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, thoracentesis, and robotic guided endoscopy in the Endoscopy department The Inpatient/365 Endoscopy Technician works in the inpatient environment and/or a work area that operates 365 days per year. May have restricted on-call responsibilities outside of 'normal' work hours and may be cross-trained to work in multiple sites at the employer's discretion This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span, appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs, and be able to communicate data reflective of the patient's status. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Requires 1 year(s) of GI experience or clinical procedural area. Additional qualifications Medical background and experience as a Medical Assistant or GI Technical Specialist (GTS) preferred. Familiarity with the digestive tract and respiratory disease processes. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. Excellent communication skills. Minimal typing and basic computer skills. Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals. License or certification Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Exemption status Non-exempt Compensation Detail $19.52 - $27.38 / hour Benefits eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours / Pay period 80 Schedule details Monday to Friday. 8 hour shifts. Start times vary between 0700-1700. Overnight and weekend call required Weekend schedule On call required International Assignment No Site description Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns. With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape. Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation. Recruiter Tyler Dorethy EOE As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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