Endo Tech

Endo Tech - Full-time

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Endo Tech is under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides patient care through assisting the physician with Endoscopy and other minor procedures. Provides the appropriate supplies and equipment during Endoscopy Lab procedures and assists the RN in the recovery/prep area, as needed. Performs a variety of non-nursing functions associated with operation and maintenance of an efficient Endoscopy Laboratory including cleaning and maintaining equipment.

Duties:

• Utilizes principles and techniques of Operating Room asepsis.
• Sets up for Endoscopic and other minor procedures in a proficient manner.
• Transports patients at specified time and to specified area, using proper equipment and procedures.
• Assists physician with procedures, properly collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly. Assembles, checks, corrects and reports malfunctions.
• Has a working knowledge of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities performed on patients of varying ages.
• Obtains and records vital signs per routine and/or as ordered.
• Utilizes written and verbal communication to report significant patient information to RN and/or physician.
• Reinforces patient and family education and assists with preparing patient for discharge.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains standard level of supplies.
• Receives patients and schedules appointments for Endoscopy procedures.

Decontaminates and processes instruments and equipment according to department policy.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

High School Graduate.

1 - 2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred. Basic medical terminology required.

Current BLS certification. GTS (GI Technical Specialist) certification preferred. Graduate of an Operating Room Technician course or equivalent on-the-job training preferred.

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