Endoscopy Technician
Company: Optum
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: May 21, 2025
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Job Description:
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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. - -
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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.
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment -
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