Endoscopy technician

Thomas Jefferson University • Northeast Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Endoscopy Technician functions as a member of the procedural area health care team. Performs specific tasks to assist the team in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Endoscopy Technician may assist in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures by accurately and efficiently anticipates needs of the patient and team members by applying comprehensive knowledge of standard operative procedures, equipment, anatomy and providers preferences. The Endoscopy Technician works closely with all team members during the pre-procedural, intra procedural and post procedural phased of care and serves as a technical expert in both advanced therapeutic and standard diagnostic Endoscopic procedures. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. Provides expert assistance to endoscopist with understanding of patient’s anatomy and the procedure being performed Assists endoscopist in the performance of endoscopic procedures including advanced therapeutic procedures Assists with collection and preparation of specimens Assists with emergent procedures in the endoscopy suite, OR or ICU setting Responsible for set up, use, troubleshooting and maintenance of highly complex equipment Responsible for quality assurance guidelines in the high-level disinfection reprocessing room Responsible for adhering to sanitary policies and procedures and infection control guidelines May be required to be on call to support urgent/emergent procedures performed outside of normal business hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Completion of an endoscopy certification program required within 6 months of hire except as noted by Einstein where employees have 2 years to obtain.
• AHA BLS required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in Endoscopy setting preferred.
• SGNA Advanced Associates Program Certification Preferred
• IAHCAMM certification preferred, Einstein employees have 2 years from the date of hire to obtain their IAHCAMM certification specifically for GI techs.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert assistance to endoscopist with understanding of patient’s anatomy and the procedure being performed
• Assists endoscopist in the performance of endoscopic procedures including advanced therapeutic procedures
• Assists with collection and preparation of specimens
• Assists with emergent procedures in the endoscopy suite, OR or ICU setting
• Responsible for set up, use, troubleshooting and maintenance of highly complex equipment
• Responsible for quality assurance guidelines in the high-level disinfection reprocessing room
• Responsible for adhering to sanitary policies and procedures and infection control guidelines
• May be required to be on call to support urgent/emergent procedures performed outside of normal business hours.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees