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Endoscopy Technician

Part-Time- First Shift (16 hours)

Surgical Dept. I Lexington, KY

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description:

• Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, assists the Endoscopy team with procedures, including assisting with reprocessing of endoscopes, performance of procedures, and assisting in the preparation of patients for Endoscopy.
• Sets up the procedural area with supplies and equipment based upon requirements for the endoscopic procedure following aseptic technique. Cleans up and closes down the room after the procedure following aseptic Technique.
• Assists in preparing the patient.
• Assist in hooking patient up to monitoring devices; BP, EKG, SAO2.
• Orient's patient and significant other(s) to environment, ie: bathroom, waiting room, etc.
• Assists the physician with scopes, accessories, and specimen collection during procedures.
• Assists with patient transport to and from procedure room.
• Assists in positioning patient for specific procedure.
• Coaches' patient through procedure as needed.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One to Two years Patient Care Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Assistant or other equivalent position.
• BLS or will receive within 30 days of hire date.
• On-call responsibilities associated with this position.
• Previous Endoscopy experience and/or Surgical Scrub Technician certification preferred but not required.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."