Endoscopy Technician Senior I Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Sr. Endoscopy Technician to lead the endoscopy service, assist physicians, and support instrument management and quality assurance.

You will train new staff, oversee supplies, and collaborate with the health team to deliver safe, effective patient care within established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience as an Endoscopy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of gastroenterology physiology and procedural techniques; assists physician as needed.
• Acts as a day-to-day resource for all Endoscopy Technicians.
• Demonstrates competency of procedures, equipment, and instrumentation per policies.
• Orients and trains new staff and students.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and ensures availability of adequate equipment.

Skills

Endoscopy

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Functioning within the Health System's mission, values, objectives and policies and procedures, the Sr. Endoscopy Technician is a part of the medical team that uses endoscopes to diagnose and/or treat gastrointestinal problems. The Endoscopy Technician Sr. demonstrates proficient competency in assisting the physician with the case; assists with education, training and competency assessment of Endoscopy Technicians and other staff; and interacts effectively with the patient and the healthcare team to provide safe effective treatment for the patient. The Endoscopy Technician Sr. also acts as an endoscopy service line lead for inventory management and assists management in advancing programs as it relates to instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledgeable of gastroenterology physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed and assist accordingly. (50%)
• Acts a day to day resource for all Endoscopy Technicians. (20%)
• Demonstrates competency of procedures, equipment, and instrumentation per applicable department policies and procedures. (10%)
• Orients and trains new staff and students. (10%)
• Maintains supplies and equipment. Assures the integrity/condition and availability of adequate equipment. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3-5 years experience as an Endoscopy Technician

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Endoscopy Technician Seniors hired after 5/1/26 require Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (HSPA CER) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CBSPD CFER) within 6 months of hire.

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.