Endoscopy Technician

Geisinger • Danville, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Technician prepares patients and equipment for endoscopic procedures and assists physicians during procedures. The role maintains and modifies technical equipment before, during, and after procedures, supports patients in a service-oriented manner, and maintains ASGE Quality Certification. The technician must meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned clinic area's specific age range, support department staff as needed, and participate in cross-training.

The position is based in a clinical environment and includes rotating day shifts with start times varying between 6:30 a.m., 7:15 a.m., and 8:30 a.m., as well as extended hours and overtime. Weekend and holiday work is alternating. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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.
• 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 the endoscopy area and monitor inventory and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel.
• Clean and process equipment, instruments, and related items received for Endoscopy suites according to established procedures for each category.
• Operate high-level disinfectors and ensure each cycle is correct and completed.
• Maintain extensive records for all items processed.
• Follow safety and preventive-maintenance activities for equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
• Adhere to policies, protocols, standards of care, and licensing and regulatory agency requirements.
• Follow written sterilization and disinfection procedures and understand assigned responsibilities and required chemical and biological monitoring.
• Organize and manage activities with consideration for department needs.
• Cross-train to 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, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

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