Endoscopy Tech

Endo Tech

Endo Tech is under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides patient care through assisting the physician with Endoscopy and other minor procedures. Provides the appropriate supplies and equipment during Endoscopy Lab procedures and assists the RN in the recovery/prep area, as needed. Performs a variety of non-nursing functions associated with operation and maintenance of an efficient Endoscopy Laboratory including cleaning and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities include utilizing principles and techniques of Operating Room asepsis, setting up for Endoscopic and other minor procedures in a proficient manner, transporting patients at specified time and to specified area, using proper equipment and procedures, assisting physician with procedures, properly collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens, operating equipment safely and correctly, assembling, checking, correcting and reporting malfunctions, having a working knowledge of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities performed on patients of varying ages, obtaining and recording vital signs per routine and/or as ordered, utilizing written and verbal communication to report significant patient information to RN and/or physician, reinforcing patient and family education and assisting with preparing patient for discharge, ordering, stocking, and maintaining standard level of supplies, receiving patients and scheduling appointments for Endoscopy procedures, decontaminating and processing instruments and equipment according to department policy.

Benefit highlights include sign on bonuses for select positions, unlimited employee referral bonus program, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, tuition/certification reimbursement after 6 months, culture of excellence – employee recognition program, challenging and rewarding work environment, clinical nursing ladder opportunities, SoFi student loan refinancing program, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications include high school graduate, 1 - 2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred, basic medical terminology required, current BLS certification, GTS (GI Technical Specialist) certification preferred, graduate of an Operating Room Technician course or equivalent on-the-job training preferred.