Endoscopy Technician, MRMC - 32 hours Days

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Support role to assist clinical staff, maintain inventory, and reprocess instruments. The position involves on-call duties and a 32-hour weekly schedule between 7am and 6pm, within the Endoscopy Suite.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, BLS certification, and SGNA certification within one year. Prior endoscopy experience is a plus; strong English communication and computer literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Required BLS certification, or to obtain within 30 days from hire.
• SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire.
• High school graduate required; healthcare education preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken English communication.
• Strong computer literacy and basic medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inventory supplies in designated areas and order per PAR levels.
• Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes using scope washer and document cycle results.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures and maintain endoscopy unit supplies.
• Set up equipment in other areas (SCU, OR, ED) as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Computer basics

Typing

Medical terminology

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

SGNA certification (within 1 year)

Associate degree in health care field (preferred)

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $17.36 - $31.26

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: On Call - Required, Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: 8 hours between 7am and 6pm 32 hours

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Cost Center: 26000 - 2116 Endoscopy Suite

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs a wide variety of duties in the Endoscopy Unit. Assists clinical staff with procedures and assists in maintaining inventory and cleanliness of Endoscopy Unit. Assists the Professional Nurse in ensuring the maintenance of principles and practices of endoscopic processes within the Endoscopy Unit.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
• 2. Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
• 3. Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
• 4. Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
• 5. Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e. SCU, OR, ED).

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• Required: BLS Certification required, or obtained within 30 days from date of hire
• SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
• High School Graduate

Preferred:

• 1. EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred
• 2. Associate degree in health care field preferred
• 3. Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education

Experience/Skills:

• Required: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
• Knowledge of basic computer usage
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing
• Normal clerical dexterity
• Typing skills and basic medical terminology
• Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• OR equivalent combination of the above

Preferred:

• Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred
• 2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.