Endoscopy Technician II - Per Diem - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This Per Diem Endoscopy Technician position is located in the Endoscopy Suite at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, NJ. The role involves providing assistance to physicians and nurses during procedures, cleaning and high-level disinfection of equipment, preparing procedure rooms, testing and troubleshooting equipment, organizing time effectively, and pursuing professional growth. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining a safe patient care environment and adhering to all departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required or GED.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Current BLS
Basic Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Nice To Haves

2+ years as an ENDO technician and or central sterile reprocessing preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with all types of procedures utilizing equipment, scope accessories, and therapeutic interventions.
Assists with obtaining and performing biopsy specimens and polyps as directed by the physician.
Maintains sterile field and adheres to surgical standards.
Maintains and assists with appropriate rail positions, positioning and airway care.
Recognizes and reports changes in patient status to RN or charge nurse.
Operates and maintains Endoscopic washers in accordance with infection control standards, scope manufacturers, and disinfectant guidelines.
Documents consistently in scope diary, all the necessary data required to track and trend the pathway of an Endoscope from patient procedure through to completion of high-level disinfection.
Aids in the disposition and monitoring of scope repairs as well as other electronic equipment.
Makes recommendations regarding new equipment.
Verifies patient name and procedure type.
Observes universal protocol.
Prepares patient for exam, while providing emotional support for patient and family.
Sets patient up on physiologic monitoring.
Maintains patient privacy.
Introduces self as a member of the healthcare team.
Supports external customers i.e.: pediatric day hospital, operating room, and lab.
Possesses knowledge of oxygen, suction and the appropriate hardware used during procedures.
Able to assist nurse and demonstrates how to assist at emergency procedures.
Restocks rooms daily and assists with restocking of bulk storage areas.
Prepares room for procedures by maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces.
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of scopes, equipment and systems (Olympus, Pentax, EUS, Erbe, heater probe, cautery, Motility and PH monitoring, Capsule, Endoscopic washers).
Expert in use of systems with scopes, processors, monitors, snares, biopsy forceps and cautery.
Assist physicians with all types of procedures utilizing universal precautions.
Turns over procedure rooms prior to next case.
Voluntarily seeks out duties on own.
Accepts additional assignments.
Observes all departmental policies and procedures.
Practice and utilize the Standards of Performance set forth by AHS.
Initiates work, anticipates the need to help others and offers productive solutions to problems.
Participates in staff meetings.
Participates in Shared Governance process.
Takes responsibility for learning.
Maintains and promotes competency-based performance.
Attends at least 75% of all in-service education lectures and upgrades personal and professional growth.
Maintains BCLS Credentials.
Takes personally accountable for activities performed and care rendered to patients.
Recognizes emergency situations and reacts appropriately.
Maintains a safe clean patient care environment.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper administration of medication.
Maintains sterile field and adheres to standards for sterile procedures, if applicable.
Assists with proper collection, labeling and processing of specimens as directed by physician.
Maintains all equipment as per policy and procedure and recognizes and reports any hazardous situation to supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance