Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy - Full Time

Solution for Health International; Nashua, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education & Paid training

Job summary

SolutionHealth is seeking an Endoscopy Procedural Technician to support inpatient and outpatient endoscopy services. You will complete orientation and become proficient in assisting endoscopists during procedures and maintaining sterile processing standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork, inventory control, and adherence to infection control guidelines within a community hospital setting. Shift pattern includes 4x9s with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• LNA or NH Medical Technologist registration completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire.
• BLS certificate or completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as Central Services Endoscopy Technician preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room turnover.
• Maintain inventory levels and routine care.
• Reprocess and maintain endoscopic equipment per policy and manufacturer instructions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Endoscopy procedures

Sterile processing

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LNA or NH Medical Technologist registration

BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate

Central Services Endoscopy Technician certification

Tools

Endoscope equipment

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description

Endoscopy Technician 36 hours per week (4 x 9s)

Who We Are

As a part of SNHMC Surgical Services, the Endoscopy unit has multiple procedure rooms where staff perform between 12-28 outpatient (80%) and inpatient (20%) procedures per day. Procedures include GI, pulmonology, and outpatient bone marrow biopsies, with most patients receiving anesthesia. The team works flexible shifts and takes call shifts to provide care on an emergent basis to our community.

About the Job

As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Endoscopy Procedural Technician will successfully complete a competency-based orientation program to become proficient in serving the inpatient and outpatient population requiring endoscopy procedures. To function as an integral member of the endoscopy team by performing a variety of duties which assist the endoscopist in carrying out a safe endoscopy procedure with optimal results for the patient. The Endoscopy Procedural Technician works under the direction of the circulating RN, Resource Nurse, and unit managers.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible to assist with the room turnover.
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and routine care.
• Reprocessing, and maintenance of endoscopic equipment according to standards of infection control, unit, and organizational policies/procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions

Who You Are

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• LNA or NH Medical Technologist registration completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate or completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as Central Services Endoscopy Technician preferred but not required.
• Prior Endoscopy Procedural Technician or Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• Some medical terminology and technical terminology required.
• Ability to achieve the following unit-specific competencies: Within 30 days: Endoscope equipment reprocessing/disinfection.
• Familiarity with digestive tract, disease processes and related endoscopy procedures.
• Within 90 days: Familiarity with tools and equipment necessary to assist in endoscopy procedures.
• Materials management
• Within 180 days: Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopy/procedural equipment.
• Competent to assist in technical role with Emergent and complex procedures (i.e. ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, etc.)
• Within 1 Year: Proficient in routine GI procedures
• Proficient in technical role for Emergent and complex procedures (i.e. ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, etc.)

Why You’ll Love Us

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more!

Work Shift

First shift 36 hours per week (4 x 9s)

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.