Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge: + We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business. + We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care. + We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients. + We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines. The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU. Responsibilities We are actively hiring for an Endoscopy Technician. + Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA and Advanced Surgery Center of Long Island. + Function as an assistive person during endoscopy procedures by + Assisting in maintaining patient safety + Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. + Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures. + Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment + 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 (remove sterile) supplies and instruments for the procedure. + Providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the procedure. + Provide hand-off reports 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 handled safely and are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturers’ instructions for use + Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team + Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. + Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. + Maintain required competencies. + 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. + Helping to unpack deliveries and stock as needed + Participate in survey preparation + Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications + High School Graduate or equivalent. + Prior Experience as a GI Tech preferred. + Current BCLS certification or successful completion of BCLS Course with onboarding. USD $22.00/Hr. USD $25.00/Hr.