Endoscopy Technician

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Port Huron is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist medical and nursing staff during procedures. You will ensure endoscopy rooms are clean, sterile, and stocked, and you will prepare and maintain instruments and equipment, including specimen collection.

The role requires basic patient care knowledge, sterile technique, and familiarity with EMR systems. Part-time schedule and adherence to infection-control policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of directly related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and patient care.
• Familiarity with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure endoscopy rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to procedures.
• Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment; obtain specimens as needed.
• Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning and repair as needed.
• Prepare suites/rooms according to procedure requirements.
• Clean, disinfect or calibrate scopes per manufacturer and facility standards.
• Transport and position patients as directed by medical staff.
• Assist team during procedures and collect specimens.
• Perform clerical duties such as ordering supplies and entering patient information.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and OSHA and infection-control policies.
• Support administrative staff and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Basic patient care

Medical terminology

Anatomy basics

Surgical techniques

Endoscopy equipment knowledge

Coding procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

EMR systems

Multitasking

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary:Assists medical and nursing staff during endoscopy procedures. Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the endoscopy rooms and that they are fully prepared.Prepares and maintains instruments and equipment; may obtain specimens.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that endoscopy rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to procedures, including sterilizing surgical instruments.

2. Maintains inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.

3. Performs safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning; maintains or repairs endoscopic equipment.

4. Prepares suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.

5. Cleans, disinfects or calibrates scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.

6. Positions or transports patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.

7. Sets up, scrubs and supports members of the team during endoscopic procedures including collecting specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.

8. Performs clerical duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining logs, pulling up and/or entering patient information, doing inventory and supporting the administrative and clerical staff as needed.

9. Delivers compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families.

10. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

11. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• One year of directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, anatomy, surgical techniques and equipment, coding procedures for endoscopy technician practice scope.

2. Knowledge of patient care techniques and the principles of sterile techniques.

3. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

4. Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.

5. Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.

6. Ability to work in stressful situations.

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

1. Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.

2. MPH position does not sterilize instruments and does not require knowledge of coding or billing.

3. Contributes to the effective communication and efficient operational needs of the unit.

4. Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competency.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26012010
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• On Call: Yes

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.