Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Unit - Per Diem Day

About the role

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

• 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.
• Lets 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.

Requirements

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 Reprocessor.

Pay

Minimum rate of $20.64 hourly. 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 labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget or grant funding.

Benefits

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, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.

Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.