Endoscopy Tech at Samaritan Health Services – Albany, Oregon

Responsible for assisting the physicians who are performing diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopic procedures for patients of all ages.

Ambulatory Surgery provides pre, intra and post op care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Knowledge of the diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures performed in the facility.

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

KNEEL (on knees)

SIT

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND

FINGER DEXTERITY

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

GRASP hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)