Endoscopy Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Exeter, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Exeter Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist physicians during interventional endoscopy procedures at our Exeter, NH campus.

Responsibilities include room setup, data entry, specimen handling and safety compliance, with opportunities to train new staff and support quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• NH Medical Technician Registry may be required if not licensed in state.

Responsibilities

• Assist gastroenterologists, pulmonologists and surgeons during interventional endoscopy procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms and collect supplies; restock as needed.
• Document staff present and scopes used; handle specimens safely.
• Maintain a safe environment following hospital policy and PPE guidelines.
• Serve as a preceptor and support training for new staff and MDs.

Skills

Endoscopy support

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Endoscopy TechnicianApply: Exeter Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR104094**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Assists Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists and General Surgeons as well as RNs and patients with interventional Endoscopic procedures. $2,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible hires. Bonus amounts for positions under 40 hours per week will be prorated. Per diem roles are not eligible.**Job Description:**Assists Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists and General Surgeons as well as RNs and patients with interventional Endoscopic procedures.Major Responsibilities:a. Assists the RN in collection of data for an objective assessment to identify patient needs. May be cross trained to work in multiple areas including the admit/discharge area in Endo and OSC, in the Interventional Procedure area as a procedure assistant, and in the transport department.b. Provides technical skills as a member of the team, communicating with supervisors, other staff members, other department staff members, physicians and anesthesiologists. Assists physician with various procedures including but not limited to: EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopies, Colonoscopies, Bronchoscopies, PEG/JPEG/NG placement and exchange, EBUS, diagnostic and therapeutic EUS procedures, ERCP. Fine needle aspiration, BRAVO etc. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.c. Responsible for procedure room preparation and turnover. Gathers and organizes required supplies and non-controlled pharmaceuticals for procedures. Restocks supplies as needed; may order supplies. Ensures that travel carts used for emergency procedures are restocked and fully functional. d. Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and hospital policy, including use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment per hospital policy. Prepares room for isolation and protection of all staff from airborne diseases such as TB, including the use of air flow systems and special masks.e. Maintains knowledge and awareness of professional and practice issues related to the field of endoscopy/gastroenterology and pulmonology. Attends inservices and self-identifies learning needs regarding equipment and procedures. SGNA certification strongly encouraged upon meeting eligibility requirements.f. Enters data to include names of all staff present and scopes utilized into documentation system. Responsible for collection, labeling and handling all specimens collected during procedures.g. Member of the Endoscopy Call Team. Remains calm in emergent situations; adapts readily to dynamic patient situations by having appropriate equipment selected and prepared for urgent utilization by the physician.h. Participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement activities. May be an active member of the Unit Based Council, quality committees, RBC team etc.i. Serves as a preceptor to train all new staff including new Endo techs and RNs. May assist in training MDs with new equipment. **Education** High School Diploma or equivalent - **License and Certification** CPR certified within 90 days of hire **Additional Qualifications** Previous healthcare experience preferred, including work as a healthcare tech, medical assistant, LNA, sterile processing tech, EMT, or paramedic. If experience does not include current state licensure, candidate will be required to apply for NH Medical Technician Registry. **Pay Range:**$20.00 - $28.70The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.