Job Title: Endoscopy Technician

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Endoscopy Room

Req #: 0000247847

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.84 - $29.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Endo Tech assists department supervisors in coordinating daily work levels to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency throughout all department functions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain certification within first year of hire

Preferred:

• Endoscopy Certification preferred
• CST (Central Supply Technician) Certification preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Performs the activities within the department, including but not limited to:
• cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly and storage of scopes and instruments
• must be able to identify & understand written data and be able to read/write alpha and numeric data accurately
• Maintains good personal working relationships
• Demonstrates initiative and concern for planning and time utilization
• Maintains proper dress code at all times
• Consistently seeks information or asks for assistance from appropriate personnel when necessary
• Demonstrates flexibility in changing work hours for special requirements
• Demonstrates a willingness to assist others as requested
• Consistently uses time for departmental advantage
• Actively attempts to increase his/her ability to perform other duties
• Regularly channels suggestions and criticisms to the appropriate person
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with co-workers
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures
• Recognizes and assumes duties which need to be performed not directly assigned
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in areas of responsibility
• Provides proper notifications for absences
• Accepts direction and delegated assignments without demonstrating resentment or becoming argumentative
• Diagnostic and Invasive room/table setup using aseptic technique
• Participate in room turnover
• Proactive to minimize room turnover and scope processing
• Supply chain management
• Coordination of supply stock and ordering
• Assist with patient transport throughout the department
• Equipment Management and Coordination
• Competency and Proficiency with all equipment in the department
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide medical equipment support appropriate to the age of the patients
• Reports damaged or defective equipment/accessories to the appropriate leadership structure
• Preventative Maintenance workflow and troubleshooting workflow of all equipment
• Collaboration with vendor and local site biomedical engineering department for equipment maintenance and management
• Proficiency and competency in handling specimens from sterile field to container
• Participate in departmental On-Call for this job category
• Participate in invasive and diagnostic procedures
• Surgical scrub assistant for the provider during the invasive and diagnostic procedure
• Proficiency in scope handling, prepping, and troubleshooting during procedure
• Active participant in patient care during procedure

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.