At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people ā the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.Ā
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As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.Ā Ā
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What sets SCA Health apart isnāt just what we do, itās how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:Ā
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- Clinical qualityĀ
- IntegrityĀ
- Service excellenceĀ
- TeamworkĀ
- AccountabilityĀ
- Continuous improvementĀ
- InclusionĀ
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Our values arenāt empty words ā they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, youāll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.Ā Ā Ā Ā
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At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
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Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.Ā
Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for an Endoscopy Technician.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.Ā
- Function as an assistiveĀ person duringĀ endoscopyĀ proceduresĀ byĀ
- Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.Ā
- Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.Ā
- Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patientās advocateĀ
- Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.Ā
- Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipmentĀ
- Performing interventionsĀ to maintain the patientās wound and tissue perfusion at or above baselineĀ levelsĀ
- Performing interventions to protect the patient fromĀ infectionĀ
- Protecting the patientās rights, dignity, and privacyĀ
- Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.Ā
- Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policyĀ
- Assembling supplies and equipment required for theĀ procedure.Ā
- Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for theĀ procedure.Ā
- Providing instruments and supplies to theĀ endoscopistĀ during theĀ procedure.Ā Ā
- Maintaining an organized sterile field.Ā
- Evaluate the patientās progress toward attainingĀ outcomesĀ
- Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patientās condition andĀ response to care.Ā
- MaintainĀ endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizesĀ malfunctionsĀ
- Clean and prepareĀ equipment and instrumentsĀ for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.Ā
- Ensure scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturerās instructions forĀ useĀ
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.Ā
- Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary teamĀ in planning patient care.Ā
- Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.Ā
- Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.Ā
- Participate in the performance appraisal process.Ā
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.Ā
- Maintain required competencies.Ā
- Pursue professionalĀ growthĀ
- Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.Ā
- Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.Ā
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.Ā
- Perform otherĀ duties asĀ assignedĀ Ā
Qualifications
- High SchoolĀ GraduateĀ orĀ equivalent.Ā
- Prior Experience asĀ a GI Tech preferred.Ā Ā Ā
- Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.Ā
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