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UMass Memorial Health

Endoscopy Tech, 40hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health, Marlborough, Massachusetts, us, 01752

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Job Overview Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20.50 - $33.31

Note: The final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours:

Shifts vary between a 7 - 9 am start and 3:30 - 5:30 pm end

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

21000 - 2116 Endoscopy Suite

Union:

SHARE Marlborough

Note: 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 20,000 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.

Major Responsibilities

Inventory supplies in each designated area and order supplies according to PAR levels, including an end‑of‑day review and inventory.

Reprocess Endoscopy instrumentation in CSR and pick up sterile equipment.

Reprocess endoscopes using the scope washer and document cycle results.

Apply knowledge of procedures by using and operating the correct equipment on a daily basis based on scheduled cases.

Set up equipment in areas outside Endoscopy (i.e., SCU, OR, ED).

Formulate and maintain generic and physician preference lists according to procedure by supplies and equipment.

Maintain procedure set up according to designated procedure preference and/or physician lists.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assist the physician during endoscopic procedures and maintain supplies, equipment and cleanliness of the Endoscopy unit:

a. Using the principles of asepsis, prepare instruments, supplies and endoscopes for the procedure.

b. Assist in properly positioning patients.

c. Provide appropriate instrumentation and supplies to the physician during procedures.

d. Clean and restock the endoscopy unit according to departmental protocols.

e. Wash and assemble instruments and supplies according to departmental protocols.

Transport patients to and from the Endoscopy unit.

Assist, as needed, in performing clerical duties on the unit.

Assist the Manager in performing other duties as may be appropriate.

Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education Required:

BLS Certification

SGNA certification within one year of date of hire or eight years of endoscopy experience.

High School Graduate

Coursework in Medical Terminology / Health Care–related education

Preferred:

EMT or Critical Care Tech

Associate’s Degree in a health care field

Experience/Skills Required:

At least 2 years of experience in a health care patient care support position with some direct patient care / clinical responsibilities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to lift patients; move heavy objects by pushing or pulling.

Knowledge of basic computer usage.

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.

Normal clerical dexterity.

Typing skills and basic medical terminology.

Well organized and possess high degree of manual dexterity.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

OR equivalent combination of the above.

Preferred:

Previous Endoscopy Unit experience.

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.

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.

Shift Flexibility Flexible start time of shift:

7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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