An Endoscopy Technologist renders professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the center in accordance with established procedures and care of the endoscopy patient with the instrumentation utilized in that treatment. The Endoscopy Technologist functions cooperatively with physicians and team members while displaying a teamwork disposition. The Endoscopy Technologist prepares, assembles, and organizes the work environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures; is cross-trained in the Endoscopy Technologist and Patient Care Assistant roles, and participates in staff meeting and performance improvement activities.

• High school graduate
• 1-3 years similar experience in an endoscopy setting
• BLS Certified
• Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact
• Highly organized with ability to concentrate on many detailed requests
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with physicians and center staff
• Maintains regular attendance

Grandview Endoscopy Center is an outpatient endoscopy facility which is located in the Grandview Physicians Plaza at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. There are 16 pre/post procedural beds and four state-of-the-art endoscopic procedure rooms. The Center will provide therapeutic and diagnostic services of various diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, especially colon cancer screenings, in a personalized and caring environment. Grandview Endoscopy Center anticipates Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) accreditation CMS Certification, following surveys in late Summer / early Fall of 2019.

Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac