Jefferson Endo Tech: Per Diem

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health is looking for an Endoscopy Technician in Philadelphia, responsible for assisting during various endoscopic procedures while providing compassionate care. Candidates should have certification in Endoscopy and be adept at handling complex equipment and infection control guidelines. The role requires interactions with patients and team members, ensuring quality healthcare delivery. Working hours may vary, and the position offers a range of employee benefits including medical and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Certification in Endoscopy or relevant experience is required.
• Ability to assist with advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist endoscopist during procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopy equipment.
• Prepare and collect specimens for testing.

Skills

Patient care

Endoscopic procedures assistance

Equipment maintenance

Infection control

Education

Certification in Endoscopy

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

## Jefferson Endo Tech: Per DiemApplylocations: South Philadelphia, PAtime type: Variable timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-0027527**Job Details**With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Endoscopy Technician functions as a member of the procedural area health care team. Performs specific tasks to assist the team in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Endoscopy Technician may assist in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures by accurately and efficiently anticipates needs of the patient and team members by applying comprehensive knowledge of standard operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and providers preferences. The Endoscopy Technician works closely with all team members during the pre-procedural, intra procedural and post procedural phased of care and serves as a technical expert in both advanced therapeutic and standard diagnostic Endoscopic procedures.**Job Description**• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. • Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. • Provides expert assistance to endoscopist with understanding of patient’s anatomy and the procedure being performed • Assists endoscopist in the performance of endoscopic procedures including advanced therapeutic procedures • Assists with collection and preparation of specimens • Assists with emergent procedures in the endoscopy suite, OR or ICU setting • Responsible for set up, use, troubleshooting and maintenance of highly complex equipment • Responsible for quality assurance guidelines in the high-level disinfection reprocessing room • Responsible for adhering to sanitary policies and procedures and infection control guidelines. May be required to be on call to support urgent/emergent procedures performed outside of normal business hours.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.**Primary Location Address**2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. **Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.For more benefits information, please click here### Why work here?In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.### About UsWith a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, *We Improve Lives*, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.