Endoscopy Technician

Garnet Health Medical Center; City of Middletown, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support the Endoscopy team on-site. The role involves assisting with patient care and supporting procedure preparation, equipment cleaning, and unit operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a NA/CNA or Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification. Prior Endoscopy or Central Sterile experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of NA, CNA or Medical assistant program required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Endoscopy Technician performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and maintains a safe patient area.
• Participates in the daily plan of care for patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs duties related to Endoscopy patients and unit operations, including cleaning, equipment maintenance, preparation and assisting with procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

BLS

Education

High School diploma

NA/CNA/Medical assistant program

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Endoscopy Technician on our Endoscopy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The range for the role is $23.90 - $29.91 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Responsibilities

The Endoscopy Technician performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties defined and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse and maintains a safe patient area to deliver quality and efficient health care. The Endoscopy Technician participates in the daily plan of care for the patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions as a team member in the Endoscopy Department and performs a variety of duties related to Endoscopy Patients and the daily operations of the unit, to include cleaning and maintenance of equipment, preparation and assisting with procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a recognized Nursing assistant (NA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical assistant Program required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year experience in a healthcare facility working in a clinical area required
• One (1) year of prior Endoscopy Technician or Central Sterile experience within the last two (2) years preferred.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• CER or CFER certifications preferred. If not certified upon hire must obtain CER or CFER certification within two (2) years from date of hire.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.

Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type

On-site