Endoscopy Technician

Title:Endoscopy Technician

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: GI Services

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8 hrs.)

Pay Range*: $26.85/hr - $31.05/hr 

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for the trouble shooting, maintenance of all equipment in the Endoscopy Labs, and proper processing of endoscopes (cleansing and disinfection). Under direction of the RN or physician, assists in diagnostic procedures and collecting data for objective assessment to identify patient needs, problems, or concerns. Additional duties may include, management of linen, supply inventory, transporting of patients, assisting physicians and clerical duties.

The position requires the full understanding of and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Long Beach Medical Center.  It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values.  The employee shall support Long Beach Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1.   Demonstrate respect for patient's right to personal dignity and their cultural, psychosocial and spiritual values. Promotes the medical centers vision and value statements by performing all duties with respect to the hospitals responsibilities under the law.

2.   Demonstrates the expertise to safely and competently perform the cleaning, inspection and          maintenance of all endoscopes, and other lab equipment according to departmental policy, infection control policies and manufacturer's guidelines.

3.    Demonstrates expert knowledge in the safe use of gluteraldehyde and accurate operation and use of scope reprocessor and manual reprocessing.

      4.    Demonstrates the ability to work with speed and efficiency while maintaing a safe environment.

5.    Participate in efforts to improve the performance of the department and organization.  Provides manager and other clinical leaders with information on issues that pertain to patient safety, opportunities to improve outcomes in test procedure, and improvements in systems and processes.

6.   Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with all health team members and customers promoting a positive image.

7.   Applies knowledge of policies and procedures designed to provide a cost conscious, safe, functional, and effective environment for patients, staff, and other individuals in the hospital. 

      8.    Follow policies for safety, fire, hazardous materials, infection control, and medical devices.

9.   Assumes responsibility for maintaining and renewing required certifications, continuing education, basic life-support certification, and required in-house education.

10. Serves as a preceptor and role model for new personnel and students/fellows in training.

      11. Assumes resposiblity to continue personal improvement in knowledge and competency.

      12. Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Physical Demands include but are not limited too:
• Ability to be able to perform standing, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting for frequent and prolonged periods.
• Ability to push, pull and lift a minimum of 100 lbs.
• Computer Literacy
• Good grooming and a neat appearance.
• Good auditory, visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, fluently

Education/Licensure/Certification:

         High School Diploma or equivalency or evidence of higher education required.

         Current BCLS-Healthcare Provider

         Successfully completes hospital, department and unit-based orientation