Bio-Medical Equipment Technician (Endoscopy Technician)

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlem Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks an Endoscopy Technician to support the endoscopy team under RN/physician supervision. Responsibilities include equipment prep, patient positioning, instrument handling, and sterile technique to ensure safe procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and accurate EMR documentation, with mandatory internal infection prevention training and a preference for GI/endoscopy certification or BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years direct patient care experience or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years experience.
• Endoscopy Technician training or GI/endoscopy certification preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA within 90 days of appointment.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains endoscopy suite equipment and supplies.
• Positions, drapes, and preps patients for procedures under RN/Endoscopist supervision.
• Assists during procedures by passing instruments and maintaining aseptic technique.
• Performs high-level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories per policy.
• Monitors patients post-procedure and documents vitals and care in EMR.

Skills

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Marketing Statement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

Marketing Statement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Functional Assignment

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician, or assigned licensed clinical staff, performs technical and supportive duties in the delivery of patient care during endoscopic procedures. As a member of the endoscopy team, the technician assists with equipment preparation and patient care for acutely ill, ambulatory, and long-term patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• Prepares the endoscopy suite, ensuring proper functioning of scopes, light sources, suction devices, and other equipment.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and pre-procedure setup under the direction of the Endoscopist or RN.
• Assists healthcare professionals during procedures, anticipating and passing instruments (e.g., biopsy forceps, snares, clips).
• Maintains strict aseptic technique during procedures and scope reprocessing.
• May perform high-level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories per facility protocols. Monitors for and reports breaches in sterile technique or equipment malfunctions.
• Escorts and prepares patients for procedures, providing reassurance and explanations.
• Assists with post-procedure care, including monitoring vital signs, transferring patients, and applying dressings.
• Adheres to infection control policies (e.g., proper disposal of biohazardous waste, sharps safety).
• Restocks procedure rooms, ensuring PAR levels are maintained and expired supplies are removed.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and coordinates with appropriate facility departments for repairs or replacements.
• Accurately documents equipment usage, specimen labeling, and patient care in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with inventory management and ordering of endoscopy-specific supplies.
• Assists with emergency interventions (e.g., bleeding control, airway management) under RN/physician direction.
• May perform glucometer readings as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and three (3) years of direct patient care experience; or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience, as described in “1” above.

Preferred Certification(s)/License(s)

• Completion of an Endoscopy Technician training program or possession of a gastrointestinal (GI)/endoscopy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within ninety (90) days of appointment.

Required Knowledge Areas

• Infection control and patient safety standards.

Other Training Requirements

• Must complete internal Infection Prevention & Control Training.