ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN Carmel NY

CareerNation; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will assist healthcare professionals in preparing and maintaining procedure rooms, ensuring adherence to infection control standards. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and monitoring endoscopic equipment, as well as handling specimens. This position offers on-the-job training, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in the medical field. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical Technician Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse and Physician in endoscopy procedures.
• Prepare and clean procedure rooms following infection control practices.
• Monitor and maintain endoscopic reprocessing equipment.

Skills

Infection Control Practices

Endoscopic Equipment Cleaning

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Technician Program

Job description

ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN

Mt. Kisco, NY

Temp to Perm

M-F 8 am - 5 pm

Position Overview

The Endoscopy Tech is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse and Physician in performing duties and procedures related to endoscopy.

Essential Functions:

1. Set up procedure rooms, including layout of supplies and selection of proper scopes.
2. Prepare the endoscopy procedure room after each procedure, following infection control practices, including disinfection of all surfaces.
3. Clean and flush scopes according to national standards and infection control guidelines.
4. Monitor and maintain automated endoscopic reprocessing equipment, including performing control monitoring and quality assurance procedures.
5. Maintain autoclave and process all sterilization procedures on instruments, following guidelines and maintaining logs and spore testing.
6. Assist with handling specimens, transporting them to the lab, and helping transport patients into and out of procedure rooms.

Qualifications and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical Technician Program.
• Training in endoscopic equipment cleaning processes.
• Prior experience is a plus; on-the-job training provided.