Endoscopy Tech — Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Universal Health Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Medical plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Career development

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Endoscopy Technician full-time, Mon-Fri with 30-35 hours per week and on-call duties at Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina.

The role supports physicians during Endoscopy procedures, maintains equipment, and ensures patient safety, post-procedure prep, and discharge readiness. 1-2 years hospital experience and BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred.
• Basic medical terminology required.
• Current BLS certification.
• GTS (GI Technical Specialist) certification preferred.
• Graduate of an Operating Room Technician course or equivalent on-the-job training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes principles and techniques of Operating Room asepsis.
• Sets up for Endoscopic and other minor procedures in a proficient manner.
• Transports patients at specified time and to specified area, using proper equipment and procedures.
• Assists physician with procedures, properly collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly. Assembles, checks, corrects and reports malfunctions.
• Has a working knowledge of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities performed on patients of varying ages.
• Obtains and records vital signs per routine and/or as ordered.
• Utilizes written and verbal communication to report significant patient information to RN and/or physician.
• Reinforces patient and family education and assists with preparing patient for discharge.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains standard level of supplies.
• Receives patients and schedules appointments for Endoscopy procedures.
• Decontaminates and processes instruments and equipment according to department policy.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

GTS GI Technical Specialist certification

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an Endoscopy Technician full-time, Mon-Fri with 30-35 hours per week and on-call duties at Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina.

The role supports physicians during Endoscopy procedures, maintains equipment, and ensures patient safety, post-procedure prep, and discharge readiness. 1-2 years hospital experience and BLS certification preferred.