Endoscopy Technician, MRMC - 32 hours Days

C260 UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Assistant to support the Endoscopy Team in the CSR and related areas. You will assist clinical staff with procedures, maintain inventory, reprocess instrumentation, and ensure cleanliness of the Endoscopy Unit.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, applying endoscopic procedures knowledge, and assisting in areas outside Endoscopy as needed; candidates must have BLS and SGNA certification within specified timelines and be able to lift

Qualifications

• Required: BLS Certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Required: SGNA certification within one year of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
• Preferred: EMT or Critical Care Tech preferred.
• Preferred: Associate degree in healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with procedures and maintain Endoscopy Unit inventory.
• Reprocess endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and handle sterile equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes using scope washer and document cycle results.
• Set up equipment in adjacent areas (SCU, OR, ED) as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in healthcare

Coursework in medical terminology

EMT or Critical Care Tech preferred

Tools

Basic computer usage

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? 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.

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).

Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education

• Required: BLS Certification required, or obtained within 30 days from date of hire.
• Required: SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
• Preferred: High School Graduate:
  • EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred.
  • Associate degree in health care field preferred.
  • Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education.

Position Qualifications: Experience/Skills

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
3. Knowledge of basic computer usage
4. 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
5. Normal clerical dexterity
6. Typing skills and basic medical terminology
7. Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
8. Excellent verbal communication skills OR equivalent combination of the above

• Preferred: Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred
• 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.

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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.