Endoscopy Tech

Ardent Health Services; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking a day-shift, full-time Endoscopy Lab-B Endoscopy Technician to join our patient‑care team. You will assist the RN, perform decontamination and processing of endoscopes, and help ensure a safe, efficient procedure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA or nursing student preferred, and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA or nursing student in program preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe patient area and work as part of the care team.
• Participate in daily care planning with nursing staff.
• Decontaminate and process endoscopes after each use.
• Take vital signs and document results under RN direction.
• Assess patient needs by age and condition and adapt care accordingly.
• Follow physician and nursing instructions, hospital policies, and Endoscopy unit procedures.
• Understand endoscopic techniques and safety.
• Report patient observations to nurses promptly.
• Work in the scope room following unit policies.
• Clean, test, and disinfect scopes and other equipment per manufacturer and APIC guidelines.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Endoscopy knowledge

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or nursing student in program

BLS certification (within 14 days)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Endoscopy Lab-B Endoscopy Technician in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

• The Endoscopy Technician will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintaining a safe patient area.
• They will assume responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member to achieve established outcomes.
• The Endoscopy Technician participates in the daily plan of care for the patients in accordance with established nursing and facility policy/procedures.
• Daily activities include decontamination and processing of endoscopes.
• Takes vital signs under the direction of the RN, documents accordingly on appropriate flow sheets, and notifies the RN of the results.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
• Follows instructions of physician and professional nurse closely, adhering to established hospital routine and policies and specific policies of the Endoscopic unit.
• Must have complete understanding of endoscopic techniques and safety.
• Reports to the nurse any observation of patient symptoms, changes in physical or mental condition-signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward change.
• Works in scope room and follows policies and procedures established for care of area and scopes.
• Cleans, tests, and disinfects scopes after each use according to manufacturer and APIC guidelines.
• Cleans, tests, and disinfects any other equipment used during the procedure.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant and/or nursing student enrolled in a Nursing program who has successfully completed theoretical and clinical practicals in fundamentals of nursing in nursing school preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in a healthcare facility.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.