What are the responsibilities and job description for the Endoscopy Technician position at UPMC?
UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to become a vital part of our G.I. Laboratory Team. This full-time, 6:30AM to 3:00PM position operates Monday through Friday, with rotating holiday, weekend and on-call duties. As a regionalized role, you will travel between UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley and UPMC Jameson.
We offer a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package and career ladder opportunities.
Be part of an amazing team of life changers! Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Candidates with GI or Operating Room experience are desired!
Purpose:
Perform a variety of skills in the GI Lab procedural rooms that assist the team, under the direction of the Physician and the Registered Nurse. Assist the nursing staff by performing specific adolescent/adult/geriatric patient care and unit order activities. Manage the care and maintenance of all videos and fiberoptic endoscopy and instruments used in the G.I. Laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory. Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use. Demonstrates knowledge, operation, and troubleshooting of processors and equipment. Provides back up to Equipment Reprocessors as needed.
- Maintain supply inventory, rotate stock, and restock procedural rooms as needed. Re-order supplies or report to responsible party the need to re-order items. Return unused product or reusable equipment to proper storage place.
- Assist in the preparation/obtaining of specimens, proper labeling of, and logging of specimens. Deliver specimens to appropriate area as necessary.
- Consistently offers assistance to coworkers. Works cooperatively and promotes effective communication. Receptive and encourages feedback. Assume responsibility for own development. Attend/read relevant departmental in-service programs, actively participate in GI Lab staff meetings, participate in unit-based performance improvement, perform secretarial functions as needed, and/or participate in self-review as requested by department manager.
- Prepares the procedure room correctly with the appropriate endoscope, equipment, and instruments. Ensures equipment is functioning properly before use. Anticipates the needs of the physician and what may be needed for the case. Demonstrates competency in performance of skills.
Salary : $18 - $27
