Endoscopy Tech, Perdiem

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end of the day review and inventory.
2. Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.
3. Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.
4. Applies knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.
5. Sets up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e. SCU, OR, ED).
6. Formulate and maintain generic and physicians preference lists according procedure by supplies and equipment.
7. Maintain procedure set up according to designated procedure preference and/or physician lists.

8. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists the physician during endoscopic procedures and assists in the maintenance of supplies, equipment and maintains cleanliness of the Endoscopy unit
a. Using the principles of asepsis, prepares instruments, supplies and endoscopes for the procedure
b. Assists in properly positioning patients
c. Provides appropriate instrumentation and supplies to the physician during procedures
d. Cleans and restocks the endoscopy unit according to departmental protocols
e. Washes and assembles instruments and supplies according to departmental protocols.

9. Transports patients to and from the Endoscopy unit.
10. Assists, as needed, in performing clerical duties on the unit.
11. Assists the Manager in performing other duties as may be appropriate.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. BLS Certification required
2. SGNA certification required within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.
3. High School Graduate
4. Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care-related education required

Preferred:
1. EMT or Critical Care Tech Preferred
2. Associates Degree in health care field preferred

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Must have at least 2 years of experience working in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling
4. Knowledge of basic computer usage
5. Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in clear and concise English and to communicate effectively with patients, staff and families, both verbally and in writing
6. Normal clerical dexterity.
7. Typing skills and basic medical terminology
8. Well organized and possess high degree of Manual Dexterity
9. Excellent verbal communication skills
OR equivalent combination of the above

Preferred:
1. Previous Endoscopy Unit experience preferred

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:
- Standing, working indoors
- Precise hearing, vision

Frequently:
- Walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, reaching, grasping, repetitive movements, precise motor skills

Occasionally:
- Sitting, twisting, balancing, heights, high stress level

Flexible day shift start times 7a - 9a.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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