Endoscopy Technician

UP Health System - Marquette

Endoscopy Technician

Full-Time 0.8 FTE or 64 hours/pp 8-hour Day Shifts

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Endoscopy Techjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

AnEndoscopy Technicianwho excels in this role:

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of endoscopic procedure.
• Prepares Endoscopy suite with solutions scopes equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of scopes and equipment.
• Validates that complete and current reprocessing of the scope has occurred for every procedure.
• Assists with preparing transporting and positioning patients.
• Passes scopes and supplies to assist the physician during endoscopy procedures. Continually accounts use of supplies during endoscopy procedures.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Provides inspection decontamination assembly and high-level disinfection of scopes and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines ASGE AAMI AORN TJC and OSHA requirements.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Processes and documents all scopes and supplies using chemical biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation as required.
  

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

An Endoscopy Tech must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional requirements include:

• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program (Preferred)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

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More about UP Health System

As a 222-bed specialty care hospital UP Health System Marquette receives patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors work as a team with its more than 1800 employees in caring for approximately 9000 inpatients and more than 350000 outpatients per year.

UP Health System Marquettes major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute Cancer Center Brain & Spine Center Rehabilitation Center Behavioral Health Digestive Health Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Womens Health Family Birthing and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the regions premier services in imaging surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP-Telehealth Network a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.UP Health System - Marquetteis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.