Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy Unit - PT Days with Benefits (7am-3:30pm)

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The OR Endoscopy Technician is responsible to coordinate and implement the endoscopy maintenance/cleaning program for Peri-Operative Services and provides back up to Central Processing Department as needed.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance)

• Maintains endoscopy equipment.
• Transfers equipment using proper body mechanics.
• Assists Central Processing Department as needed and performs the role of 7385 Central supply Technician as needed.
• Maintains performance improvement measures for endoscopy in Perioperative Department.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and or /visual impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
• Adheres to the standard identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Gets competency tool completed when learning a new modality.
  
  
  

Reprocessing Scopes Job Function

• Adheres to policy and procedure for reprocessing scopes and the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Wears PPE including gown, gloves and mask.
• Leak Testing.
• Manual cleaning
• High Level disinfection.
• Changing filters.
• Keeps logs up to date.
• Recognizes need to order cleaning supplies.
• Lets the charge nurse know of any problems with the reprocessing process.
• Calls equipment tech support as needed.
• Sends scopes out for repairs, when necessary,
• Aware of the potential for exposure to hazardous materials.
• Knows where to find the MSDS for such materials and takes precautions.
  
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Training in endoscopic equipment cleaning process.
  
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience as Endoscopy Technician.
  
  
  

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Certified Endoscope Reprocesssor.
  
  
  

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
  
  
  

Minimum rate of $21.73 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.