Endoscopy Technician/Nursing Assisant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dual Endoscopy Technician and Nursing Assistant to support endoscopy procedures and patient care. Shift coverage includes four 10‑hour days, with weeknight, holiday, and weekend call as required.

Under RN supervision, you will assist with EGD, Colonoscopy, Biopsies, and related procedures, reprocess scopes, monitor patients, and maintain infection control in the Endoscopy suite.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Required
• Experience: None required

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients as delegated by the RN and completes all aspects of care.
• Properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control guidelines.
• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order and reports issues.
• Performs basic nursing assistant duties including vital signs and patient transport.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing assistant duties

Endoscopy assistance

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

This is a dual Endoscopy Technician and Nursing Assistant role

Four 10 hour shifts per week 7:30am-6:00pm
Weeknight, holiday and weekend call is required based on department guidelines

The Nursing Assistant duties include:

• Taking vital signs and blood sugars
• Assisting patients to their assigned bay
• Walking/wheelchair patients out to their rides post procedure
• Assisting patients to get dressed, and helping clean/make stretchers and turn over bays in between patients.

Job Description:

P osition Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care duties including cleaning and preparation for the department. Also assists physicians and RNs with Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy suites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Cares for patients as delegated by the registered nurse and completes all aspects of care for the assigned patients (refer to Delegation Competency for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).

• Properly reprocesses endoscopes according to infection control and Lahey Clinic guidelines.

• Assures endoscope equipment is in working order.

• Keeps accurate documentation for cleaning/testing of equipment and supplies.

• Cleans Endoscopy procedure rooms after use and prepares for next procedure in a timely fashion.

• Directly assists physician and RN during Endoscopy procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to EGD, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsies, PEG placement, ERCP, and EUS. Operates/handles equipment properly during Endoscopic procedures.

• Handles specimens according to policy.

• Stocks Pyxis Patient Station as needed and directed.

• Informs Lead Endoscopy Technician or management team of any equipment problems.

• Prepares travel cart for procedures in MICU/SICU areas.

• Performs basic nursing assistant duties included but not limited to vital signs, applies bedside cardiac monitoring and discontinues telemetry leads upon direction by RN.

• Reports all unusual observations or reactions of the patient to the nurse assigned to the patient or charge nurse.

• Supports a culture of safety and carries out safety interventions for all patients. Under the direction of the RN, performs basic and high risk interventions as outlined in the Falls Risk Policy.

• Adheres to all applicable infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene, isolation protocol, and cleaning of patient care devices and equipment.

• Assists in transporting patients. Orders supplies from Pharmacy in response to emergency requests.

Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities:

Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.

• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.

• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

• Maintains confidentiality for all aspects of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Required

Experience: None required

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $37.15

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled