Endoscopic Technician - Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Endoscopic Technician is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well-being of the patients by performing specifically assigned tasks and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The GI Lab technician manually cleans and disinfects the endoscopes utilized in all the GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures. The GI Lab technician maintains the disinfectant solutions and assists with monitoring the quality of the solutions and the effectiveness of the reprocessing procedure. The GI Lab Technician will assist the physicians during procedures (under the direction of the RN) with biopsies, therapeutics techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, bleeding therapeutics (clips, banders), etc. Demonstrates the ability to function as an assistant in GI procedures. Provide timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs. Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures. Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Computer literate Works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Ability to apply principles of evidence-based, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice On-call assignment per department and hospital policy Performs other duties as assigned. Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate
Works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to apply principles of evidence-based, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
On-call assignment per department and hospital policy
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) licensure in the state of Florida preferred
Certifed Endoscopic Tech through Society Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates preferred

Responsibilities

The GI Lab technician manually cleans and disinfects the endoscopes utilized in all the GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures.
The GI Lab technician maintains the disinfectant solutions and assists with monitoring the quality of the solutions and the effectiveness of the reprocessing procedure.
The GI Lab Technician will assist the physicians during procedures (under the direction of the RN) with biopsies, therapeutics techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, bleeding therapeutics (clips, banders), etc.
Demonstrates the ability to function as an assistant in GI procedures.
Provide timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs.
Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures.
Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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