Endoscopy Technician

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is actively seeking an Endoscopy Support Associate to assist RNs and physicians during endoscopic procedures. The role includes reprocessing endoscopes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety within the Endoscopy suite.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, strong infection control knowledge, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None required.
• Ability to assist in Endoscopy procedures and maintain infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and physician during Endoscopy procedures (EGD, Colonoscopy, etc.).
• Reprocess endoscopes per infection control guidelines.
• Ensure endoscope equipment is in working order and document cleaning/testing.
• Stock Pyxis patient station as directed.
• Assist with patient transport and safety procedures.

Skills

Endoscopy support

Infection control

Vital signs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pyxis/medication station

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care duties including cleaning and preparation for the department. Also assists physicians and RNs with Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy suites.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of care for the assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and Lahey Clinic guidelines.
• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order
• Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning/testing of equipment and supplies
• Cleans Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure in a timely fashion
• Directly assists physician and RN during Endoscopy procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to EGD, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsies, PEG placement, ERCP, and EUS.
• Operates/handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.
• Handles specimens according to policy.
• Stocks Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.
• Informs Lead Endoscopy Technician or management team of any equipment problems.
• Prepares travel cart for procedures in MICU/SICU areas.
• Performs basic nursing assistant duties included but not limited to vital signs, applies bedside cardiac monitoring and discontinues telemetry leads upon direction by RN.
• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.
• Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. Under the direction of the RN, performs basic and high risk interventions as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy.
• Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.
• Assists in transporting patients.
• Orders supplies from Pharmacy in response to emergency requests.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
• Maintains confidentiality for all aspects of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Experience: None required

Pay Range:

$24.00 - $35.66

The 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled