Endoscopy Technician

Geisinger•Danville, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares patients and equipment for endoscopic procedures and assists physicians during procedures. Maintains and modifies highly technical equipment before, during, and after procedures. Cleans and processes equipment and instruments, operates high-level disinfectors, and maintains processing records. The role maintains ASGE Quality Certification, meets qualifications to care for patients in the assigned clinic area's specific age range, supports department staff as needed, and participates in cross-training. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is based at Geisinger Medical Center and is a regular, non-exempt role scheduled for 40 hours per week. Shifts 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. Weekends and holidays are alternating.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Clinical skills, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and set up appropriate equipment for endoscopic procedures.
Assist physicians and anticipate their needs to facilitate efficient and safe procedures.
Support patients in a service-oriented manner.
Help set up monitoring devices and attach them to patients.
Prepare, identify, and verify specimens obtained during procedures.
Restock endoscopy supplies and monitor inventory.
Serve as a preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel.
Clean and process equipment, instruments, and related items for Endoscopy suites according to established procedures.
Operate high-level disinfectors and ensure each cycle is correct and completed.
Maintain records for processed items.
Follow safety and preventative maintenance activities for equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
Adhere to policies, protocols, standards of care, and licensing and regulatory requirements.
Follow written sterilization and disinfection procedures and perform required chemical and biological monitoring.
Organize and manage activities with consideration for department needs.
Cross-train and assist with workflow as needed.

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.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid 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 benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.