Endoscopy Tech

Overview:

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Endoscopy Lab-B Endoscopy Technician in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities:

• The Endoscopy Technician will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintaining a safe patient area.
• They will assume responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member to achieve established outcomes.
• The Endoscopy Technician participates in the daily plan of care for the patients in accordance with established nursing and facility policy/procedures.
• Daily activities include decontamination and processing of endoscopes.
• Takes vital signs under the direction of the RN, documents accordingly on appropriate flow sheets, and notifies the RN of the results.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
• Follows instructions of physician and professional nurse closely, adhering to established hospital routine and policies and specific policies of the Endoscopic unit.
• Must have complete understanding of endoscopic techniques and safety.
• Reports to the nurse any observation of patient symptoms, changes in physical or mental condition-signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward change.
• Works in scope room and follows policies and procedures established for care of area and scopes.
• Cleans, tests, and disinfects scopes after each use according to manufacturer and APIC guidelines.
• Cleans, tests, and disinfects any other equipment used during the procedure.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant and/or nursing student enrolled in a Nursing program who has successfully completed theoretical and clinical practicals in fundamentals of nursing in nursing school preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in a healthcare facility.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.