Endoscopy Technician

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Technician (PRN-Days) in the Washington, DC area. The role involves readying rooms and endoscopy gear, gathering scopes and monitors, and assisting during procedures while maintaining patient safety.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant CNA/MA training or nursing coursework, and at least one year of endoscopy experience. The position emphasizes infection control and teamwork with doctors and nurses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Course, two years of nursing school, or other recent comparable education.
• At least one year, preferably more, experience as an Endoscopy technician/assistant.

Responsibilities

• Readies rooms and gear for endoscopy work.
• Gathers tools such as endoscopes, light sources, and video monitors.
• Checks equipment functions and assists doctors and nurses during procedures.
• Hands tools or samples as needed and monitors patient condition.
• Cleans and sterilizes gear after each procedure following infection control protocols.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/MA course or nursing coursework

1+ year Endoscopy experience

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Endoscopy Technician (PRN-Days).

Our ideal candidate readies rooms and gear for endoscopy work. The Endoscopy Technician will gather all needed tools, such as endoscopes, light sources, and video monitors. They will check that all equipment functions properly, assist doctors and nurses during procedures, hand tools or samples, and monitor patients for any issues. After each procedure, the technician cleans and sterilizes all gear using specialized cleaners and machines to eliminate germs. This work follows strict infection control protocols to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Course, two years of nursing school, or other recent comparable education
• At least one year, preferably more, experience as an Endoscopy technician/assistant

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and, as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.