What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician- As Needed position at Meritus Health?
Meritus Health is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join our endoscopy team. In this role, you’ll assist physicians and nurses during procedures, prepare rooms and equipment, and support patient care before, during, and after endoscopy. You’ll also help with clinic responsibilities, including scheduling, patient check-in, supply management, and clerical support.
Key Responsibilities:
This position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and fine hand-eye coordination. Must be comfortable working with exposure to blood, body fluids, and cleaning agents.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare the endoscopy room and maintain infection control standards
- Assist physicians during procedures and ensure proper specimen collection and labeling
- Clean, maintain, and handle sensitive endoscopy instruments and scopes
- Position and connect patients to monitoring equipment; assist with transport and recovery
- Manage routine and special procedure supply ordering and stocking
- Provide clerical support including answering phones, checking in patients, and assembling charts
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience: 3 years in ambulatory surgery or endoscopy preferred
- Certification:
- Endoscopy Technician Certification preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant (Maryland) preferred
- Current BLS (CPR) certification required
- Skills: Strong interpersonal communication and attention to detail
This position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and fine hand-eye coordination. Must be comfortable working with exposure to blood, body fluids, and cleaning agents.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.