Endoscopy Technician

Req #: 0000189617

Category: Surgical Tech

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Endoscopy Room

Location:

Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

The Endoscopy Technician sets up the endoscopy rooms, cleans and disinfects scopes, orders supplies, assists with transport throughout the department, assists physicians and RNs in procedure rooms, and manages the care of the pre, intra, and post-procedural patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of related technical education course, on-the-job training, or completion of Fundamentals in Nursing course
• LPN License, Certified Scrub Tech, or documented evidence of previous successful employment in similar position

Preferred:

• One year of nursing assistant experience
• One year of Operating Room (ORT) experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Monday-Friday 7-3:30pm
• Full-time

Essential Functions:

• Promotes and implements the concept of patient and family-centered care
• Observes and reports to the Registered Nurse patient s response to intervention/treatments
• Promotes a compassionate and supportive environment
• Assists in the transport of patients when necessary
• Record vital signs and bedside glucose testing results
• Manages the care of the pre, intra, and post-procedural patient according to hospital procedures and standards of care
• Anticipates patient needs through frequent rounds, observation, and communication
• Collects specimens; labels accurately and ensures delivery to appropriate department
• Recognizes and reports pertinent observations, changes in patient status, incidents and patient care activities to the professional registered nurse
• Reinforces teaching to family and patient and reports any problems to Registered Nurse
• Communicates and records pertinent information to appropriate individuals
• Documents accurately and legibly on appropriate records
• Recognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports same directly to the RN caring for the patient
• Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleanliness of supplies and equipment
• Cleans and disinfects equipment following procedures as assigned
• Orders all supplies needed from the storeroom and central supply
• Stocks all supplies in appropriate locations
• Maintains par level of supplies and reports all shortages to the charge nurse
• Checks equipment and supplies for expiration dates
• Provides and maintains a safe environment and performs proper surveillance for the prevention of falls for patients at risk

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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