Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Assists in the care of patients undergoing endoscopy. Works within the policies and procedures set forth by the hospital and Surgery department.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Provides quality care to endoscopy patients.
• Facilitates collection and appropriate processing of tissue specimens obtained during endoscopy procedures.
• Cleans and maintains endoscopy equipment and monitors the quality of equipment processing to assure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Participates in Surgical Services department meetings, in-services, and skills labs.  Maintains current knowledge of Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associate standards.  .
• Coordinates and communicates with, Pre-OP Tech, PACU, and other Surgery staff regarding projects, performance improvement, staffing, and quality of service.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year as an Endoscopy Tech or graduate of an approved surgical technologist program with experience in scrubbing endoscopy procedures, required.
• Knowledge of JCAHO rules and regulations as they relate to Surgery department and Endoscopy, required
• Basic computer applications knowledge including Word and Outlook, required. 

Education:

• High School diploma or GED, required. 
• SGNA Associates program completion within 6 months of hire or transfer, required.

Certification:

• Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.