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Location:

Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $19.76 - $29.64

Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician assists the medical team using endoscopes to diagnose or treat patients with gastrointestinal problems.The Technician interacts with patients, and helps physicians and nurses that specialize in gastrointestinal medicine by preparing the room and equipment, and assisting during endoscopy procedures. The Endoscopy Technician handles specimens collected, assists with transport of patients and assists with ordering of supplies and management of inventory. This position sets up and tests endoscopes and special instruments for each case.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up and test endoscopes and special instruments for each case.

• Inspects endoscopes daily, assessing for any potential problems with endoscopes and equipment. Troubleshoots equipment and communicates any concerns to the Supervisor and Biomedical Engineering.

• Sets up and tests endoscopes and special instruments for each case.

• Completes bedside cleaning of scopes after procedures and transports scopes to Central Sterile Department for cleaning.

• Monitors supply inventory and orders and restocks rooms as needed. Monitors CO2 tanks and exchanges empty tanks as needed.

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust won workload to meet fluctuation in patient census and acuity.

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Nurse Aide | North Dakota Board of Health | Within 4 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Education:

• Preferred: Associates - Related Field

Work Experience:

• Preferred: An equivalent combination of education and experience Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Stand: Continuously (67-100%)

• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R7948

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)