Endoscopy Technician II - Atlantic Health System
Pompton Plains, NJ
About the Job
Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Endoscopy Technician II at Chilton Medical Center. Required hours are: 7:00am-3:00pm including on-call and weekends (as needed in department).
Essential Functions:
- Sets the endoscopy room by surgeon preference. Efficiently turns the room over between cases, including the proper pre-cleaning of the scopes.
- Cleans and performs routine maintenance on endoscopic equipment (reclean, leak test, decontaminate, inspect, disinfect, transport and store endoscopes in accordance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations and manufacturer's instructions for use).
- Assists the procedure team by passing the required instruments to the physician, as directed.
- Assists with all types of endoscopic procedures, including emergencies, utilizing endoscopes, accessories, and any therapeutic equipment needed for the procedure.
- Assists in collection of specimens according to policy.
- Maintains accurate records and logs related to the reprocessing scopes and QA monitoring. Properly labels specimens and records them in the specimen logbook.
- Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Maintains a clean work area throughout scope process.
- Restocks endoscopy room with designated supplies.
- Notifies supervisor of any malfunction of equipment.
- Completes all the yearly unit and hospital-based competencies and annual mandatory training.
- Observes and maintains isolation precautions; maintains standard precautions on all patients.
- Attends staff meetings regularly.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
- BLS Certification required.
Relevant Experience:
- Basic Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Prior experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility preferred.
- 3-5 years of Endoscopy or central sterile tech experience preferred.
ABOUT US
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level \"Well Workplace\": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an \"A\" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Source : Atlantic Health System