Endoscopy Technician

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Bronchoscopy Endoscopy unit in Grand Rapids seeks a dedicated Endoscopy Technician. You will inspect, disinfect, assemble, and distribute instruments, supporting complex procedures with the care team.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and BLS/CRT certification. Experience in endoscopy, infection control, and medical terminology is preferred. Full-time schedule with day shift, locations at Butterworth and Blodgett Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge of medical terminology, experience utilizing aseptic and sterile techniques and practices, experience in the endoscopy environment handling scopes and education and experience in health care facility, or understanding of infection control practices.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 60 Days required or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 60 Days required

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disinfect, assemble, process and distribute patient care instruments, equipment and supplies per policy.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients and health care team to ensure continuity of services.
• Act as a role model and resource to peers and other health care team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Aseptic techniques

Infection control practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRT/BLS certification (AHA or ARC)

Job description

About The Unit

Come join our growing Bronchoscopy Endoscopy team in Grand Rapids! We serve patients across our Corewell Health Butterworth and Blodgett Hospitals and our outpatient facility located on Lake Drive. If you are looking for the scheduled hours of an outpatient setting and the pace and acuity of inpatient, we have the position for you! Our department works closely with our Endoscopy and Pulmonary physicians and other disciplines. We have several specialized and advanced training opportunities to grow within the department. We are looking for team players that pride themselves in supporting each other to provide top patient care in our procedural spaces.

We perform a variety of complex procedures, including colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), bronchoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and other advanced procedures in a growing field of interventional endoscopy. Across our three locations, we performed over 39,000 procedures last year. Our endoscopy technicians play a pivotal role in endoscope reprocessing and patient transport. There are opportunities to advance internally within a technician career ladder as the physician's endoscopy assistant, working with tools and equipment necessary to complete the procedure.

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you'll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. Communicates and collaborates with patients and other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred knowledge of medical terminology, experience utilizing aseptic and sterile techniques and practices, experience in the endoscopy environment handling scopes and education and experience in health care facility, or understanding of infection control practices
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 60 Days required or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 60 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Endoscopy Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday (Variable, four days per week)

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.