Endoscopy Technician SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Sisters of Charity Hospital seeks an Endoscopy Technician to manage instrumentation and scopes, assist with patient movement, and maintain instrument readiness for procedures. The role supports efficiency and patient comfort in the Endoscopy/Urology area and other clinical spaces.

Ideal candidates will have experience with endoscopy equipment, strong time management, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with OR/endoscopy scope and equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process endoscopy instruments and scopes.
• Support movement of patients to and from the Endoscopy/Urology department and nursing/clinical areas.
• Assist with set up and tear down of procedure rooms before and after cases.
• Transport patients, specimens, and supplies as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Decontamination procedures

Patient transfers

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Heavy equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Rotation

Hours: 8-6, 9-7

Summary

The Endoscopy Technician is knowledgeable of all instrumentation and scopes used during endoscopic procedures. Is responsible for the handling and processing of instruments/scopes. The Endoscopy Technician provides scheduled and non-scheduled services for the movement of patients to and from the Endoscopy/Urology department and nursing/clinical areas by ensuring optimal patient comfort and operational efficiency. Maintains general unit supplies, ensures scopes are in working order. The endoscopy Technician will assist with the set up and tear down of procedure rooms before and after cases. The Endoscopy Technician will be required to transport patients, specimens, supplies and participate in patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Education

• High school graduate

Experience

• Previous OR/endoscopy scope and equipment experience required
• Previous experience in patient transfers and the use of assistive equipment is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLL AND ABILITY

• Requires knowledge of decontamination procedures
• Ability to independently transport patients pushing wheelchairs and one additional device (oxygen, IV pump) or to push a stretcher or bed, navigating crowded hallways, negotiating turns, and boarding elevators
• Ability to manage own time effectively and anticipate changes in work flow
• Must possess patients and maturity in dealing with patients, families, as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the hospital
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, and close machine/instrument work, lifting, pushing, and pulling supplies or equipment
• Ability and willingness to perform routine repetitive tasks, pushing wheelchairs, carts, and other heavy equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires working with contaminated equipment and decontamination solutions
• Ability to work closely with ill patients, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking