Endoscopy Technologist

USPI • Hackensack, NJ

20d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be part of the medical team that uses endoscopes to diagnose or treat gastrointestinal problems. They interact with patients, prepare the room and the equipment, provide support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway, handle specimens collected, and sterilize equipment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an Endoscopy Tech required.
• Experience working in GI/Endoscopy procedures required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Physician Procedure Assistance-Technical skill during procedures to anticipate the physician’s needs and have supplies and equipment at hand. Performing maneuvers such as polypectomies and collection and documentation of specimens.
• Room Set-up and Cleaning-Set up and care of scopes, room, procedure computers, and other procedure equipment. Ensuring that there are adequate supplies in the room. Cleaning the room and equipment in between cases and terminal cleaning the room at the end of every day.
• Care and Cleaning of Scopes-Care of scopes to ensure they are not damaged during procedures or cleaning. Proper cleaning and disinfecting of scopes to ensure compliance with Infection Control standard compliance.
• Medical Record documentation and specimen handling -Documentation in the medical record of procedure performed and specimens retrieved. Documentation of type and location of specimen retrieved for the pathology requisition and preparation of specimens for delivery to lab.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed