*This is a full-time, benefitted position with a 8hour varied shift. It is located at Scripps Memorial hospital La Jolla. *

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

Scripps is an AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE!

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• Fortune Magazine has repeatedly named Scripps as one of 100 Best Companies to Work at, and has again in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Becker's Healthcare recognized Scripps in top 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare in 2024

Provides care to high acuity patients while assisting in the performance of inpatient endoscopic procedures/surgeries while under direction of a nurse or physician. Assists with advanced endoscopic procedures to include, but not limited to, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasonography, and Fine Needle Aspiration. Serves as an endoscopy expert, acts as a resource, and participates in advanced training. Ensures endoscopy rooms are ready for procedures, including all case-specific supplies and equipment are clean, stocked, and ready for use in compliance with established standards. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and area throughout the endoscopy procedure. Anticipates and keeps the physician and team informed of patient needs regarding case. Takes initiative to utilize appropriate support services to resolve issues. Ensures proper transportation and notification of patient and equipment. Organizes room cleanup and ensures efficient room turnover, including decontaminating equipment and logging as necessary. Coordinates outside vendors, collaborates with departments, and trains others as needed. Provides individualized patient care based on established standards of practice. Supports team and patient post-operation. Handles specimens in accordance with policy and procedure and delivers to lab as needed. Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations in the endoscopy unit. The Lead Endoscopy Tech functions as the lead technical expert, providing leadership and guidance to the Endoscopy Techs and Care Team Assistants- this involves and is not limited to coordination of staff training, assignments, performance feedback and competency validation. Responsible for new employee orientation, mentoring of senior and novice staff, daily assignments and the staff call schedule. Is organized in maintaining records for all regulatory visits and site certification. Oversees the high-level disinfection process, daily monitoring, unit compliance and quality outcomes. Tracks defects and initiates performance improvement efforts as needed. Collaborates as the site liaison with interdepartmental and service line leaders to assure exemplary standard of care. Is the expert resource for scope reprocessing, equipment and product IFU's, and capital acquisition. Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and site leaders.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year of recent experience as an Endoscopy Technician with exposure to advanced procedures.
• Must be detail oriented. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and work well in a team environment. Basic computer skills
• Detail oriented and able work well in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to assist MD during advanced endoscopic procedures. **

Required Certification/Registration:

• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor and or Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Certification .
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Preferred experience:

• Three years or more of experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Knowledge of all advanced GI cases

Job: *Pt Care Technical

Organization: *Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Title: Lead Endoscopy Tech - La Jolla

Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Requisition ID: 242006004