Endoscopy Technician, Endoscopy Room Req #: 0000175312
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, 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 courseLPN License, Certified Scrub Tech, or documented evidence of previous successful employment in similar position

Preferred:

One year of nursing assistant experience One year of ORT experience

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, Monday-Friday 7-3:30pmFull-time

Essential Functions:

Promotes and implements the concept of patient and family-centered careObserves and reports to the Registered Nurse patient s response to intervention/treatmentsPromotes a compassionate and supportive environmentAssists in the transport of patient when necessaryRecord vital signs and bedside glucose testing resultsManages the care of the pre, intra, and post procedural patient according to hospital procedures and standards of careAnticipates patient needs through frequent rounds, observation, and communicationCollects specimens; labels accurately and ensures delivery to appropriate departmentRecognizes and reports pertinent observations, changes in patient status, incidents and patient care activities to the professional registered nurseReinforces teaching to family and patient and reports any problems to Registered NurseCommunicates and records pertinent information to appropriate individualsDocuments accurately and legibly on appropriate recordsRecognizes abnormal vital signs data and verbally reports same directly to the RN caring for the patientAssists in the maintenance, care, and cleanliness of supplies and equipmentCleans and disinfects equipment following procedures as assignedOrders all supplies needed from the storeroom and central supplyStocks all supplies in appropriate locationsMaintains par level of supplies and reports all shortages to the charge nurseChecks equipment and supplies for expiration datesProvides 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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary 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