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NYU Langone Hospitals

Endoscopy Technician

NYU Langone Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261

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NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full‑service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is a central part of NYU Langone Health. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to foster talent of all identities.

Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Endoscopy Technician. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all instruments (e.g., exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets and single peel packs) and emergency supplies meet established quotas, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Delivers instruments to the surgical suites in a timely manner. Decontaminates, disinfects, tests, adjusts, assembles and transports mobile patient equipment. Decontaminates, inspects, assembles, preps and packs and sterilizes designated surgical instrumentation. Conducts inventories (e.g., orders and stocks medical disposable goods in storage areas and ensures sterile processing of all materials. Answers telephone; responds to requests from internal and external customers and actively participates in a continuous quality improvement process.

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates Universal Precautions in the exposure & handling of hazardous waste

Ensures that all scopes are secured and stored in a safe manner.

Reports, trouble shoots and/or implements corrective actions related to malfunctioning equipment & endoscopes promptly.

Rotates stock and monitors expiration dates.

Maintains utility room and work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards.

Ensures that endoscopes have been reprocessed as per OR policy and procedure prior to patient use.

Positions, lifts and holds patients in a safe and therapeutic manner.

Practices aseptic technique with transport and handling of sterilized items.

Collaborates with unit manager or charge nurse in determining priorities.

Accurate and thorough "Picking of Cases" or "Table Setup" that is case specific and/or as indicated by surgical preference card.

Prepares table setups that are well organized, neatly arranged and fully equipped for intra‑op use and post‑op decontamination.

Performs all the requirements of the Universal Protocol and Time Out in accordance with hospital policy.

Performs proper specimen handling according to policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and do basic mathematical calculations. Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, instruments, medical terminology and basic use is required. Basic computer skills. Must have one of the following: (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), (2) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or (3) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER).

Required Licenses Cert Endoscope Reprocessor, Certified Central Service Tech

Equal Opportunity Statement NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

Salary Range The salary range for the role is $55,151.36 - $55,151.36 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. We offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports employees at any life stage—whether it’s career development, family planning or retirement. Employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resource groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial and preventive care.

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