Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Unit - F/T with Benefits Day

Endoscopy Technician

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of Endoscopy Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Prepares Endoscopy rooms with appropriate supplies and equipment necessary for each individual procedure; refers to the Physician's preference list for special needs.
• Assists physician with various procedures as directed in an accurate and precise manner.
• Maintains endoscopy equipment. Keeps cart/accessories/supplies neat, clean and dry.
• Transfers patients to and from their unit or other department as needed.
• Accompanies patient to lobby upon discharge when necessary.
• Assist with ordering supplies as assigned.
• Checks linen carts daily to ensure that they are properly stocked.
• Cleans and remakes stretchers after use, prepares stretchers and general area for next day.
• Assists with patients' emergencies by obtaining emergency equipment and performing other duties as requested by the R.N.
• Has awareness of emergency codes.
• Adheres to the standard identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Reprocessing Scopes Job Function:

• Adheres to policy and procedure for reprocessing scopes and the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Wears PPE including gown, gloves and mask.
• Leak Testing.
• Manual cleaning
• High Level disinfection.
• Changing filters.
• Keeps logs up to date.
• Recognizes need to order cleaning supplies.
• Let's the charge nurse know of any problems with the reprocessing process.
• Calls equipment tech support as needed.
• Sends scopes out for repairs when necessary,
• Aware of the potential for exposure to hazardous materials. Knows where to find the MSDS for such materials and takes precautions.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 year related clinical experience with recent experience in cleaning scopes.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Endoscope Reprocesssor.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation Minimum rate of $20.64 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.