About this role
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus
8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237
The Endoscopy Technician assists licensed physicians and nurses in perioperative care with delegated tasks in many aspects of patient care, including but not limited to patient care assistance, care of the environment, transportation of patients, handling of supplies, equipment, specimens, and turnover of procedure room.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana. Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Schedule can be 5-8 hour shifts or 4-10 hour shifts
• Schedule will be Monday through Friday between 7am-5:30pm
• On call requirements: 1-night a week, 1-Friday a month, and 1-weekend a month.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in assisting during G.I. Lab procedures and the perioperative phase, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, in delivering safe and effective care to the patient.
• Remove video monitors/equipment/scopes from use, label the equipment "Out of Order" if not functional, and notify the Charge Nurse and the Endoscopy Nurse of the monitor equipment/scope problem.
• Maintain appropriate endoscopy supplies at PAR levels.
• Assist the Endoscopist during the procedure.
• Check video monitors, equipment and scopes prior to the start of the procedure.
• Clean, disinfect and sterilize of endoscopes and non-disposable endoscopy equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Gather and assemble equipment, instruments and supplies for the endoscopic procedure.
• Fulltime 40 Hours/week
• Call requirement - 1 night/week, 1 weekend/month, up to 2 holidays per year
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma/GED-Required
• 1 year Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - optional
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.