RWJ Endoscurgical Center - Endoscopy Scope Technician

Regent Surgical; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent Surgical Health is seeking an Endoscopy Scope Technician to join the OR team. The role provides technical support to the surgeon, endoscopy nurse, and anesthesiologist, handling calibration of endoscopes and related equipment according to facility standards.

Responsibilities include preparing cases, maintaining instruments, assisting with procedures, and ensuring supplies and equipment meet par levels. A high school diploma and surgical tech training are required, with BLS per ASC policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology (Center dependent).
• BLS certification as required by ASC policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment used in endoscopic procedures.
• Assist the RN circulator and set up/break down endoscopic procedures.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.

Skills

Endoscopy equipment handling

Surgical technology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

BLS certification

Tools

Endoscopic equipment calibration

Job description

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this Vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this Vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

Position Summary

The Endoscopy Scope Technician serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, endoscopy nurse, and anesthesiologist in the procedure room. The Endoscopy Tech assumes appropriate responsibilities in the intraoperative area by preparing and maintaining the instruments and equipment used in endoscopic procedures including calibration of endoscopes and other related equipment according to facility standards. They may also assist the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down endoscopic procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• May operate designated endoscopic equipment.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• Restock procedure rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other procedures rooms for coverage.
• Prepare cases for next day.
• May help transport patient.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology (Center dependent)
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

Preferred

• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.