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SCA Health · 5 days ago

Endoscopy Tech - Morris Avenue Endoscopy

Mountainside, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $27/hr

SCA Health is a leading provider of specialty care, focused on developing patient-centered practice solutions. They are seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist during endoscopy procedures, ensuring patient safety and adhering to clinical protocols.

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Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA

Function as an assistive person during endoscopy procedures by Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources

Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation

Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate

Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures

Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment

Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels

Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection

Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy

Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice

Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy

Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure

Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure

Providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the procedure

Maintaining an organized sterile field

Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes

Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care

Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions

Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas

Ensure scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use

Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders

Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care

Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients

Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects

Participate in the performance appraisal process

Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships

Maintain required competencies

Pursue professional growth

Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information

Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles

Demonstrate fiscal responsibility

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

BCLS CertificationGI Tech ExperiencePatient AdvocacyEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

High School Graduate or equivalent

Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification

Preferred

Prior Experience as a GI Tech preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

And more

Company

SCA Health

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SCA Health is a national surgical and practice management company serving over two million patients each year at more than 370 clinical locations and 250 physician practice clinics.

Founded in 1982