Endoscopy Technician

Geisinger•Danville, PA

24d•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 meets qualifications to care for patients in the assigned clinic area's age range. The technician also cleans and processes equipment and instruments, operates high-level disinfectors, maintains processing records, and follows sterilization, disinfection, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position supports department staff as needed and participates in cross-training. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is based at Geisinger Medical Center and has scheduled hours of 40 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 are indicated. Weekends and holidays are alternating, with details discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of related work experience is listed as preferred; the position details also state 1 year of related work experience as required.
Basic Life Support certification.
Skills in clinical work, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, precepting, and teamwork.
Maintain ASGE Quality Certification.
Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range served by the assigned clinic area.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and 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 received for Endoscopy suites according to established procedures for each category.
Operate high-level disinfectors and ensure each cycle is correct and completed.
Maintain records for all items processed.
Follow safety and preventative maintenance activities for equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
Follow policies, protocols, standards of care, and licensing and regulatory requirements.
Follow written procedures for sterilization and disinfection and perform 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 that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
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 with 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.