+ DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION + An Endoscopy LPN/Certified Technologist is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide services during endoscopy procedures under the supervision and responsibility of the ASC Director and RN circulatory nurses or his/her designee. As part of the ASC Team, he/she is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient`s surgical intervention. The LPN and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patient`s advocate. + POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.) + Experience: + Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required. + Education and Training: + Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technologist program or accredited LPN program. + License, Certification & Registration: + Certification in Basic Life Support required. + CST - Certified Surgical Technologist + Other Requirements: + Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team and Endoscopy Team required. + Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required. + Rotation on-call system participation required. + Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing. + Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department. + Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli. + Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse, and handle a variety of equipment.