Endoscopy Technician, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Unit support professional in Marlborough, MA. The role involves assisting clinical staff with procedures, maintaining inventory, and ensuring endoscopic processes meet safety standards.

The position requires BLS certification and SGNA within one year of hire, plus strong English communication and teamwork. The candidate should have at least two years in health care patient care support, be able to lift and move objects, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Requires BLS Certification.
• SGNA certification within one year of hire or equivalent endoscopy experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; coursework in medical terminology/health care field.
• EMT or Critical Care tech preferred; associate degree in health care field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inventory supplies in designated areas and order supplies per PAR levels, with end-of-day review.
• Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes using scope washer and document cycle results.
• Apply knowledge of procedures using and operating the correct equipment for scheduled cases.
• Set up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (SCU, OR, ED).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Typing

Teamwork

Patient care support experience

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Terminology coursework

Health Care-related education

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $20.91 - $34.31

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours: Shifts vary between a 7 - 9 am start and 3:30 - 5:30 pm end

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10021 - 2116 Endoscopy Suite

Union: SHARE Marlborough

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs a wide variety of duties in the Endoscopy Unit. Assists clinical staff with procedures and assists in maintaining inventory and cleanliness of Endoscopy Unit. Assists the Professional Nurse in ensuring the maintenance of principles and practices of endoscopic processes within the Endoscopy Unit.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
• Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
• Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
• Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e. SCU, OR, ED).

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• BLS Certification required
• SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
• High School Graduate
• Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education required

Preferred:

• EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred
• Associates Degree in health care field preferred

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
• Knowledge of basic computer usage
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing
• Normal clerical dexterity.
• Typing skills and basic medical terminology
• Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• OR equivalent combination of the above

Preferred:

• Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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