Endoscopy Technician

Northwell Health; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated team member for the endoscopic procedure team. This role involves assisting physicians and nurses during procedures, preparing equipment, and ensuring a sterile environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant technical experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the procedure team by passing required instruments to the physician.
• Collaborates with physician and registered nurse regarding specimen care.
• Assists in preparation of room for procedure and clean-up.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Functions primarily as a member of the endoscopic procedure team under the direction of a Physician/Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares and handles supplies, instruments and equipment in both sterile and non-sterile procedures.

Job Responsibility

• Assists the procedure team by passing the required instruments to the physician, as directed, and utilizing the endoscopy accessories as directed (i.e. biopsy forceps, snares, etc.).
• Identifies, with registered nurse, intra-procedure medication, dosage and labeling of all solutions and drugs.
• Collaborates with physician and registered nurse regarding the proper identification and care of specimen.
• Assists in preparation of room for procedure including, but not limited to, assembling equipment, supplies, instruments and special items needed for procedure and checking their function; setting-up instruments and supplies for assigned procedure.
• Assists in clean-up of procedure suite between cases including, but not limited to, disposal of contaminated waste and terminally cleaning of instruments, checking their function; operating decontamination equipment; replenishing special supplies, as needed; caring for special instruments and equipment; returning unused supplies to proper place; bringing specimens to lab.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).