Endoscopy Technician

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while  Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Location: Lake Success, NY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7am-4pm. Travel to Huntington and Rockville Centre

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality patient care as part of clinical team
• Prepare rooms and equipment before and after procedures
• Verify equipment functioning and perform safety checks
• Maintain disinfection of equipment
• Collect and deliver specimens collected during procedures
• Assist in patient intake, transport, paperwork and recordkeeping of physician observations
• Place devices to monitor vital signs on patient
• Distribute information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service training sessions
• Validate and refresh basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings
• Provide pre and post visit planning and patient calls
• Perform all other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working with patients
• 1+ years of experience in a medical office
• 1+ years of experience working with medical equipment
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Knowledge of EMR

Soft Skills: 

• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to learn and adapt

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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