Endoscopy Technician at UPMC

Jamestown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Endoscopy equipment maintenance, Equipment troubleshooting, Specimen handling, Supply inventory management, Procedural room preparation, Basic Life Support, CPR, Communication, Teamwork, Medical documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Endoscopy Technician to join their team in their Procedural Gastroenterology Lab. This position offers a day shift schedule from 7am - 3:30pm with on-call responsibilities on weekends and holidays. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Demonstrates knowledge, operation, and troubleshooting of processors and equipment. Provides back up to Equipment Reprocessors as needed. Maintain supply inventory, rotate stock, and restock procedural rooms as needed. Re-order supplies or report to responsible party the need to re-order items. Return unused product or reusable equipment to proper storage place. Assist in the preparation/obtaining of specimens, proper labeling of, and logging of specimens. Deliver specimens to appropriate area as necessary. Consistently offers assistance to coworkers. Works cooperatively and promotes effective communication. Receptive and encourages feedback. Assume responsibility for own development. Attend/read relevant departmental in-service programs, actively participate in GI Lab staff meetings, participate in unit-based performance improvement, perform secretarial functions as needed, and/or participate in self-review as requested by department manager. Prepares the procedure room correctly with the appropriate endoscope, equipment, and instruments. Ensures equipment is functioning properly before use. Anticipates the needs of the physician and what may be needed for the case. Demonstrates competency in performance of skills. High School Diploma or Equivalent Previous employment or training as an Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech, or other medical specialty such as Central Service Technician preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for maintaining and preparing endoscopic equipment and procedure rooms in the GI Lab. They also assist physicians during cases, manage supply inventory, and handle specimen labeling and delivery.