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Billings Clinic Endoscopy Technician (1.0) in BILLINGS, Montana
You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for more information ordownload the Employee Benefits Guide (https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2021%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf) .
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/campaign-landing-pages/magnet/) to learn more!
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Endoscopy Technician (1.0)
ENDOSCOPY (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Varies
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $17.15 - 21.44
The Endoscopy Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician and performs various duties including technical support for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, specimen collection, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting with patient transport, as well as other tasks as needed.
Essential Job Functions
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Assists the RN and physician with performing procedures and providing patient care. Procedures include, but are not limited to EGD, colonoscopy, polypectomy, biopsies, PEG placement, EUS, and ERCP;
• Have working knowledge of scopes, maintenance, and care;
• Handles and labels specimens correctly and according to organizational and departmental policies;
• Assists in transport of patients throughout hospital;
• Prepares room, anticipates and verifies all equipment needs prior to procedure
• Maintains aseptic technique and universal precautions
• Cleans and properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and manufacturer guidelines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Performs and assists the RN and physician with performing endoscopic procedures
• Operates complex Endoscopy equipment including, but not limited to safe handling and care of endoscopes, maintenance of GI image capture software and OER-Pro endoscope reprocessor.
• Performs at an expert clinical level and assists the physician in the performance of adult endoscopic procedures; including both diagnostic and interventional.
• Implements safe, competence and efficient procedure care to Endoscopy patients within policies, procedures and standards of care across a variety of populations and complexity of situations.
• Duties for this position include but are not limited to assisting the physician in endoscopic procedures including, but not limited to EGD, colonoscopy, Peg tube placement, foreign body removal, ERCP, and EUS. Intra procedure patient care within Endoscopy scope of practice. High-level disinfection of all Endoscopes per regulatory guidelines.
• Foresees potential problems, adapts priorities and plans independently with and without medical direction in response to general information/data indicative of potential urgent or emergent life-threatening risks, initiates action to reduce or correct the risk.
• Incorporate cultural diversity and age appropriate care into all aspects of patient care and communications.
• Become CPR certified within 6 months of hire date.
• Utilize time management concepts or maximize time effectively.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Utilize critical thinking skills.
• Respond calmly and professionally in difficult situations and when dealing with difficult patients and/or family members.
• Possibility of exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Needle and sharp instrument usage.
• Professional conduct when dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors. Resourcefulness in dealing with simple to moderate complexity requires ability to prioritize duties with assistance of nursing personnel.
• Practices within the scope and level of certification/licensure.
• Risk of urgent or emergent life-threatening events needing appropriate action to reduce the risk.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
• 1 to 3 years of Endoscopy or related experience preferred
Certifications and Licenses
• CNA, PCT, LPN, LVN, or surgical technician preferred
• BLS Certification Required
• Must obtain an Associate Program Certificate of Completion through the Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates within 1 year of hire
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/)
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.