Endoscopy Technician, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health • Marlborough, MA

23h • $21 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Performs a wide variety of duties in the Endoscopy Unit. Assists clinical staff with procedures and assists in maintaining inventory and cleanliness of Endoscopy Unit. Assists the Professional Nurse in ensuring the maintenance of principles and practices of endoscopic processes within the Endoscopy Unit.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required
• SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
• High School Graduate
• Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education required
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
• Knowledge of basic computer usage
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing
• Normal clerical dexterity.
• Typing skills and basic medical terminology
• Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
• Excellent verbal communication skills OR equivalent combination of the above

Nice To Haves

• EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred
• Associates Degree in health care field preferred
• Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
• Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
• Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
• Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
• Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e. SCU, OR, ED).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees