Endoscopy Technician: Patient Care & Scope Specialist

Ardent Health Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a Day-Shift Endoscopy Lab-B Endoscopy Technician in Montclair, NJ. The role supports the RN in delivering direct patient care and handling endoscopy scopes with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 14 days of hire; CNA or nursing student preferred. Previous healthcare facility experience is a plus. Competitive rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification and/or nursing student enrolled in a nursing program preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and maintain a safe patient area.
• Participate in the daily plan of care for patients per nursing and unit policies.
• Decontaminate and process endoscopes after use; perform cleaning and disinfection per manufacturer and APIC guidelines.
• Take vital signs and document results; notify RN of abnormal findings.
• Communicate with patients and caregivers at appropriate developmental/educational levels.
• Follow physician and nurse instructions and hospital policies for Endoscopic unit care.
• Identify patient needs and adjust care to age, culture, hearing/visual impairment as needed.
• Report observations of symptoms or changes in patient condition to the nurse.
• Work in scope room and adhere to unit policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Endoscopy techniques

Safety procedures

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or nursing student

Job description

Ardent Health Services is seeking a Day-Shift Endoscopy Lab-B Endoscopy Technician in Montclair, NJ. The role supports the RN in delivering direct patient care and handling endoscopy scopes with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 14 days of hire; CNA or nursing student preferred. Previous healthcare facility experience is a plus. Competitive rate based on experience.