Endoscopy Technician

Geisinger • Danville, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician prepares patients and equipment for endoscopic procedures and assists physicians during procedures. The role maintains and modifies highly technical equipment before, during, and after procedures; supports patients in a service-oriented manner; and helps maintain safe, efficient clinical operations. The technician cleans and processes equipment and instruments, operates high-level disinfectors, keeps processing records, and follows sterilization, disinfection, safety, maintenance, licensing, and regulatory requirements. The position also supports department staff, cross-trains to meet workflow needs, and serves as a preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment at Geisinger Medical Center. The role requires maintaining ASGE Quality Certification and meeting qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned clinic area's specific age range.

This is a regular, 40-hour-per-week position with day shifts that rotate, with start times varying between 6:30 a.m., 7:15 a.m., and 8:30 a.m.; extended hours and overtime may occur. Alternating weekends and holidays are expected. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered, paid over one year, subject to stipulations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of related work experience, and Basic Life Support certification. Geisinger offers benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, family support benefits, and other voluntary benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of one year of related work experience is listed as preferred; the posting also identifies one year of related work experience as required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical skills, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and set up appropriate equipment for endoscopic procedures.
• Assist physicians and anticipate their needs to facilitate efficient and safe procedures.
• Provide service-oriented support to patients.
• Help set up monitoring devices and attach them to patients.
• Prepare, identify, and verify specimens obtained during endoscopic procedures.
• Restock endoscopy supplies and monitor inventory.
• Serve as a preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel.
• Clean and process equipment, instruments, and related items for the Endoscopy suites according to established procedures.
• Operate high-level disinfectors and ensure each cycle is correct and completed.
• Maintain extensive records for all processed items.
• Maintain compliance with equipment safety and preventative maintenance activities to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
• Follow policies, protocols, standards of care, licensing and regulatory requirements, and written sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Perform required chemical and biological monitoring.
• Organize and manage activities with consideration for department needs.
• Cross-train and assist with workflow as needed.
• Maintain ASGE Quality Certification and meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned clinic area's specific age range.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over one year, subject to stipulations.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accelerated accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Domestic partner healthcare benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED