Endoscopy Technician

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

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Location: Carmel, NY

Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Knowledge of EMR

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 $17.74 to $31.63 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. xhyhwjd Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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