Endoscopy Technician, Per DiemReq #:0000158658

Category:Patient Safety Aide

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:Jersey City Medical Center

Department:Endoscopy Room

Location:

Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Assist the physician with endoscopic procedures and anticipate the physician s needs throughout the procedure. Assist the RN and/or physician in implementing and data gathering in the care of the patients undergoing interventional endoscopic procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A High School diploma or equivalent

• Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider course

• Experience in endoscopic reprocessing and management of scopes

• Knowledgeable regarding infection control standards

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in endoscopy setting preferred

Preferred:

• SGNA associates program certification preferred

• Surgical tech or SPD certification preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Flex Schedule

• Coverage for day, evening and weekend shifts

Essential Functions:

• Assists the physician with both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS & EBUS) procedures, fine needle aspiration with slide preparation, biliary and pancreatic duct stents, esophageal stents, manometric procedures, esophageal dilations, specimen collection and other related procedures/duties performed in both the endo and operating room suite.

• Endoscopy techs are required to have the knowledge of the procedures, aseptic technique, and room set up.

• They confirm that the correct equipment is in working order prior to the procedure and be able to troubleshoot all endoscopy equipment.

• They perform a variety of functions from decontamination of bio-hazardous material, to cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of various instruments and equipment.

• They work in a fast-paced environment and must have the ability to prioritize work assignments and interact well with peers, nurses, physicians and other health care professionals.

• Maintenance of a clean, organized work area is essential.

• They are flexible with scheduled hours to meet physician, patient and department needs.

• They are responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, incorrect counts.

Pay Range:

$ 31.05 Hourly Rate

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