Jefferson Endo Tech: Per Diem

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking an Endoscopy Technician committed to patient-centered care. The individual will assist teams during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

This role requires knowledge of equipment and procedures. Responsibilities include setup, troubleshooting complex equipment, and adhering to quality assurance guidelines.

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, retirement plans, and tuition assistance for eligible colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes the patients and their family/designated care partner(s) to provide safe, compassionate and coordinated care.
• 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 setup, use, troubleshooting and maintenance of highly complex equipment.
• Responsible for quality assurance guidelines in 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 outside normal business hours.

Job description

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 anticipating the needs of the patient and team members by applying comprehensive knowledge of standard operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and providers preferences.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.