Endoscopy Technician

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together

The Corvallis Clinic Surgical Center Endoscopy Technician works with the endoscopy team to treat patients with gastrointestinal problems. Endoscopy techs will interact with patients, physicians and nurses to perform duties and other related procedures including; preparing the room and equipment, assisting with procedures and specimen collection, cleaning and disinfection of equipment, and maintaining stock supplies. The endoscopy tech is accountable for the quality and reliability in completing assigned tasks and in the delivery of patient care. The endoscopy tech follows established standards and guidelines in accordance with Corvallis Clinic Surgical Center Policies and Procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in and maintains a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in Policies and Procedures. The employee will embrace the mission and values of the Corvallis Clinic Surgery Center to provide excellent care for our patients, staff, physicians, and all facility visitors
• Works within scope of practice to assist the RN in implementing the plan of patient care. Assists to place patient monitoring devices including, blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, and nasal cannulas as directed
• Knowledge and ability to prepare set-ups, materials, and equipment for cases as needed and assists gastroenterologists and Registered Nurses with endoscopic procedures as directed to provide efficient flow and completion of the schedule
• Understands concepts of cleaning, high level disinfection, and sterilization
• Follows manufacturer's instructions for use of endoscopes, electronic imaging equipment and troubleshoots equipment to ensure proper function and maintains a safe environment for personnel and patient safety. Notifies appropriate personal promptly of equipment problems/repair needs
• Assists to place patient monitoring devices including, blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, and nasal cannulas as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist in collection and complete labeling of specimens, documentation in specimen log. Communicates with the lab as necessary
• Validates/refreshes knowledge and skills regularly and attends/participates in assigned in-service and performance improvement opportunities
• Participates in supplies ordering and storage, and resources management
• Performs all additional duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of technical requirements for most endoscopy procedures, time management to organize, plan, and complete work in the required timeframe
• Demonstrated ability to work compatibly with physicians, patients and other staff
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and cope with the hazards of a busy, fast paced work environment
• Proven good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as an endoscopy tech. Other experience may include unencumbered license as CNA1 or CNA2
• Experience in computer applications
• Experience in medical terminology

Position Specific Requirements:

• Physical Demands
  
  
  
  • Physical guidelines include ability to stand/sit for up to eight hours/day, bend, stoop, twist; manual dexterity to wash and prepare instruments, ability to lift and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to position patients, transport patients by cart or wheelchair, and lifting, moving or transporting supplies, instruments and equipment within reasonable weight limits
  
  
  
  
• Work Environment
  
  
  
  • Regular exposure to patient and environmental conditions, and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases
  
  
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment