Endoscopy Technician- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

The Elliot Hospital’s Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH seeks an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, manage room turnover, and ensure sterile processing compliance. The role emphasizes patient-focused care and adherence to safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma, NH Medical Technician Certification, and BLS, with preferred CNA or Surgical Tech Endoscopy experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Technician Certification from NH required.
• BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant or Surgical Technician with Endoscopy experience preferred.
• Adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates throughput during admission, procedural, and recovery phases.
• Assists under physician supervision with endoscopy-related procedures and duties.
• Responsible for turnover of procedure rooms and admission/recovery areas.
• Maintains cleaning processes for scopes and documents processing.
• Maintains supplies and equipment, monitors shelf life and readiness.
• Returns endoscopes to storage and oversees transport to Sterile Processing.

Skills

Patient-focused

Endoscopy support

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma

Medical Technician Certification NH

Job description

Who We Are:

The Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art facility located at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. It's designed to provide minimally invasive surgical procedures with the highest level of quality care and patient satisfaction. The surgery center offers a wide range of services, including laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, urology, and gynecology. Patients can expect the latest technologies and top-level expertise from skilled surgeons and staff. The center also offers pre-surgical testing, post-operative care, and education to ensure a smooth transition back to normal activities.

About the Job:

To function as an integral member of the endoscopy team by performing a variety of duties that assist the endoscopist in carrying out a safe endoscopy procedure with optimal results for the patient. Demonstrates patient and customer focus by treating patients and others one serves as a top priority and by meeting or exceeding their expectations.

What You’ll Do:

• Facilitates throughput during admission, procedural, and recovery phases.
• Assists under the direct supervision of the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound procedures, ERCP, fine needle aspiration with slide preparation, biliary and pancreatic duct stents, esophageal stents, esophageal dilations, specimen collection, and other related duties.
• Responsible for turnover of procedure rooms and admission/recovery areas.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the manual and automated cleaning process of scopes. Adheres to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines. Documents processing appropriately.
• Maintains an adequate supply level in procedure rooms, utility rooms, and office areas. Ensures the availability and preparedness of supplies and equipment needed to support efficient, effective, and safe patient throughput. Monitors for outdated equipment/supplies.
• Returns endoscopes and equipment to the appropriate storage place, cleans, and ensures transport of certain items to the Sterile Processing Department. Utilizes appropriate chemicals for disinfection. Verifies and monitors the shelf life of disinfectants.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Technician Certification from the State of New Hampshire is required, unless other current NH state license is held.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred at time of hire; OR completion of BLS certification within thirty (30) days of hire required.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant experience in an Endoscopy setting or Surgical Technician with experience in an Endoscopy setting preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts