Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Endoscopy Technician with 2+ years of endoscopy experience for a day-shift position at an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM.

Details

• Work in a dedicated Endoscopy unit at an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM
• Day shifts, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• On-call rotation required: one full week at a time, covering 3:00 PM–6:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–7:00 AM on weekends
• Averages 15–18 cases per day, with 7–8 cases on Saturdays
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Advanced endoscopic procedures performed include complex ERCPs, SPYGlass cholangioscopy, EUS-guided interventions, endosuturing, ESD, POEM, double balloon enteroscopy, and more
• Uses Medhost and PICIS EMR systems
• No floating required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of endoscopy technician experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA, ARC, or ASHI accepted)
• GI certification or CST/CORST certification preferred
• CMA (AAMA), CNA, or CPCT certification preferred
• Experience assisting with complex ERCP and EUS-guided procedures preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Prepare procedure rooms and ensure proper setup of equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to each procedure
• Serve as primary assistant to the physician during advanced endoscopic procedures, anticipating needs and supporting patient positioning
• Perform high-level disinfection, decontamination, and leak testing of endoscopes and related equipment per manufacturer guidelines and facility policy
• Handle, label, and document specimens and cultures accurately in accordance with policy
• Maintain inventory of supplies and quality control documentation for decontamination and equipment maintenance
• May serve as a trainer or preceptor for peers learning advanced procedures
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• RTO requests must be for less than one week
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date