Endoscopy Technician - Endo/Bronc - HPW - FT - Day

capitalhealth; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health in Pennington, NJ, is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist GI procedures in the endoscopy suite and support the Endoscopist with instrument passage, patient care, and room turnover.

The role requires a High School diploma and at least six months of experience in an endoscopy setting. AHA BLS certification is required, with non-licensed staff needing to obtain it before orientation ends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in an Endoscopy unit.
• AHA BLS; Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and RN with endoscopic procedures and instruments.
• Anticipate Endoscopist needs and maintain an organized field.
• Prepare endoscopy room and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Maintain endoscopic equipment and decontamination processes.
• Restock endoscopy supplies and equipment as needed.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range: $23.55 - $30.60

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Overview

Performs the role of GI endoscopy technician on all general endoscopy cases. Assists the Endoscopist in all procedures and provides high quality assistance in the endoscopy suite. Assists with the preparation of endoscopy procedures, anticipates physician needs during endoscopy procedures, and assists with the clean-up of the endoscopy suite. Assists in the cleaning and sterilization of the scopes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience Six months experience working in an Endoscopy unit.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
• Knowledge and Skills: Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment. Possesses knowledge of aspects of GI endoscopy procedures incuding ERCP and brochoscopy. Proficiency in improving room turnover time.
• Special Training: Six months training in endoscopy. On the job training with related healthcare experience.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists physician and RN with endoscopic procedures as directed by the interventional endoscopist or circulating RN, where appropriate. Assists the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of procedure, care of specimens, and room turnover.
• Anticipates the need of Endoscopist, using knowledge of endoscopic procedures, which includes passing instruments and other items appropriate to the procedure. Assists the Endoscopist in operating accessory devices and instruments under the direct supervision of the Endoscopist.
• Establishes and maintains an organized field. Ensures procedure room is kept neat and clean throughout patient procedure.
• Maintains log books for decontamination solutions, scope tracking and scope usage. Demonstrates appropriate set up of equipment. Handles equipment with care and realizes value of equipment. Accepts responsibility for keeping equipment properly functioning. Performs basic trouble-shooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly.
• Properly identifies patient prior to transport following established Capital Health guidelines. Transports Endoscopy patient safely to the Endo Suite, providing patient comfort and privacy at all times. Keeps siderails up at all times for patient safety, endures brakes are engaged when not transporting. Assists patients to and from bathroom in Endo suite as needed.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures in "clean" techniques in the endoscopy unit, and aseptic techniques where appropriate and takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, condition, or break in standard clean technique is observed and reports information to the nurse manager.
• Maintains endoscopic equipment, including cleaning and high-level disinfection where appropriate. Understands and follows safety standards of hazardous materials. Mixes decontamination solution using gloves, goggles and fluid barrier gown. Assures fans and ventilating system is functioning. Follows MSDS guidelines for splash or spills. Maintains biohazard labels on tubs of decontamination solutions.
• Functions independently in setting up procedure room and equipment for all endoscopy cases according to physician preference and patient procedure.
• Obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins. Performs basic trouble-shooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly.
• Restocks assigned endoscopy room with designated supplies. Completes all assigned tasks in an organized and thorough manner.
• Transports specimens as directed. Disposes of trash and linen, exercising univer