Endoscopy Technician, GI - Days

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a nurse to manage Endoscopy equipment and supplies, assist doctors during GI procedures, and collaborate with other departments to control costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role involves 40 hours per week, daytime shifts, and requires active CPR certification within 90 days; CNA or LPN licensure preferred. Benefits are provided as part of Mercyhealth’s comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required within 90 days (or as unit requires)
• High School Education or equivalent preferred.
• Active CNA registry or LPN license in state of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as resource person for Endoscopy equipment used.
• Evaluates new equipment, orders and restocks supplies.
• Independently assists physician procedures in GI and interventional GI cases.
• Communicates with departments concerning equipment problems.
• Participates in Quality Management program, standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Education or equivalent

LPN license preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

The nurse helps manage and maintain Endoscopy equipment and supplies, including ordering, restocking, and checking equipment for problems. They assist doctors during GI procedures, work with other departments to control costs and solve equipment issues, and follow quality and safety standards.

SCHEDULE

40-hours per week

SHIFT

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as resource person for Endoscopy equipment used.
• Evaluates new equipment, orders and restocks supplies.
• Does periodic check of schedule for specific supplies, requests by physicians/Lead RN.
• Works with Materials to stay within contact to control costs.
• Independently assists physician procedures in general GI and interventional GI cases.
• Communicates with appropriate departments concerning equipment problems.
• Participates in Quality Management program, standards, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Education or equivalent preferred

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Active on CNA registry or Active LPN license in state of practice preferred.
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE

$19.40 - $28.13

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women