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

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join the 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH. You will support the endoscopy team, assist physicians with procedures, and ensure smooth turnover of rooms while maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, NH Medical Technician Certification (or NH licensure), and BLS either at hire or within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Technician Certification from the State of New Hampshire is required, unless another NH state license is held.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates throughput during admission, procedural, and recovery phases.
• Assists under physician supervision with endoscopic procedures and related duties.
• Turns over procedure rooms and recovery areas.
• Maintains and documents cleaning and disinfection of scopes per guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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

Work Schedule:

Full Time- 40 hours per week Day Shift