Endoscopy Assistant

Position Details

• Schedule: Part‑time (36 hours/week). 4 days a week, 9‑hour shift.
• Location: Eagan Endoscopy Center
• Salary Range: Starting range $21.50–$24.72/hour. The specific rate may vary based on experience and education.

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Time Off: Generous PTO, holiday pay, floating holiday
• Disability Coverage: Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Family Support: Paid leave and disability benefits
• Performance Incentive: Discretionary bonus based on company, department, and individual goals

Front Desk

• Greet patients and visitors.
• Check in all appointments that occur at the endoscopy center.
• Assist patients with completing necessary forms while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and practice regulations.
• Answer patients’ and visitors’ questions and concerns.
• Maintain a clean and presentable lobby area.

Admitting / Recovery / Circulating

• Greet and room patients.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, toileting, and mobility support such as ambulation and transfers between stretchers, chairs, wheelchairs, and vehicles.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and visitors.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ condition to nursing staff.
• Document care promptly and accurately.
• Assist patients during the discharge process.
• Clean and prepare patient areas, disinfect stretchers, remake beds, and turn over rooms; maintain restrooms and exam rooms according to infection‑control policies.
• Monitor, organize, and restock medical and personal care supplies in patient rooms, nursing stations, supply carts, and storage areas; report low or expired items to the appropriate staff.

Procedure Room

• Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures.
• Anticipate physician needs and provide instruments and tools promptly.
• Prepare procedure rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Escort patients to and from the procedure room.
• Provide basic comfort and reassurance to patients.
• Accurately document procedural details and cleaning records.
• Utilize proper regulatory, facility, and infection‑control standards and techniques.

Essential Functions: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and maintain regular attendance. The responsibilities listed are representative of the primary essential functions; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional healthcare education preferred.
• CPR certification is required or the candidate must obtain certification within 3 months of the start date.

• BLS certification required; certification will be provided through MNGI and must be completed within 3 months of the start date.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Required Knowledge: Customer Service, Public Safety, Infection Prevention
• Required Skills: Problem solving, detail oriented, active listening skills
• Key Abilities:
  • Self‑starter with the ability to identify necessary tasks.
  • Anticipate the needs of patients, staff, and physicians.
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
  • Work effectively as part of a team.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Proven success in anticipating the needs of patients, staff, and physicians.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift and transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and reach to hang scopes and stock supplies. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly on their feet. Employees must tolerate personal protective equipment, including gowns, gloves, face masks, and…