Endoscopy Technician

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision on day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

PTO accrual

MyHealth Rewards program

Family-friendly support and leaves

EAP and voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Endoscopy technician to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will prepare patients and endoscopy equipment, assist physicians, and manage specimens and inventory to ensure efficient, safe procedures.

The role requires patient-centered service, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility around rotating shifts, overtime, and varying start times. Benefits start day one, with opportunities for professional growth within Geisinger.

Qualifications

• 1 year related work experience.
• Clinical environment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and set up equipment for endoscopic procedures.
• Assist physicians and anticipate needs to facilitate safe procedures.
• Maintain equipment, monitors, and specimens handling.
• Restock supplies and manage endoscopy inventory.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Patient support

Sterilization

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Job description

• Prepares patients and sets up appropriate equipment for endoscopic procedures.
• Assists the physicians and anticipates their needs to facilitate an efficient and safe procedure.
• Provides support to the patient in a service-oriented manner.
• Assists with set up monitoring devices and attaches to patients.
• Prepares, identifies, and verifies all specimens obtained during the endoscopic procedures.
• Restocks endoscopy and monitors inventory and supplies.
• Serves as preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel.
• Cleans and processes all equipment, instruments, and related items received for the Endoscopy suites according to established procedures for each category.
• Operates high-level disinfectors ensuring each cycle is correct and completed.
• Maintains extensive records for all items processed.
• Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
• Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care to include all licensing and regulatory agency requirements.
• Follows written procedures for sterilization and disinfection.
• Knows responsibilities and the necessary chemical and biological monitoring.
• Organization and management of activities reflects due consideration of the needs of the department.
• Cross trains to assist with workflow as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply.
• Hours: Rotating shifts - start time vary between 6:30 am, 7:15 am, 830am, with extended hours. (overtime)
• Weekends: - Alternating (discussed in interview process)
• Holidays: Alternating - (discussed in interview process)
• Required: 1- year related work experience

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees anddependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisingercontributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financialincentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legalinsurance