NYU Langone Health·Patchogue, New York
The Endoscopic Technician supports the team by maintaining a clean and safe environment, focusing on the care, maintenance, decontamination, and sterilization of endoscopes. They are also responsible for setting up aseptic procedures, acquiring case-specific supplies, preparing procedure rooms, and assisting with patient transport under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island.
The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery.
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Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Endoscopic Technician - Full Time, Days - NSG-Endoscopy - Full-Time - 7:00AM - 3:00PM Monday - Frida.
In this role, the successful candidate The Endoscopic Technician supports the Professional/Technical team in maintaining a clean and safe environment for Perioperative patients.
They focus on caring for, maintaining, decontaminating, and sterilizing Endoscopes, as well as setting up aseptic procedures and acquiring case-specific supplies for intra-operative use.
Additionally, they are responsible for preparing the procedure room, ensuring all equipment is available for both advanced and routine endoscopic procedures.
They provide safe, age-specific care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, strictly adhere to scope and equipment reprocessing guidelines, assist with patient transport, and perform cleaning duties essential for the smooth operation of procedure rooms and units.
Furthermore, they contribute to maintaining proper par levels of advanced and standard endoscopic supplies within budget constraints.
Demonstrates Universal Precautions in the cleaning/decontamination/contain/disposal of blood/body fluids and appropriate use of PPE.
Accurately and promptly reports all changes in patient condition and pertinent patient information to the registered nurse. Assists patient, family, visitors, and health care team members by answering questions, delivering messages, and giving information within the scope of practice. Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational, and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
Provides direct patient care utilizing policies and procedures, patient care guidelines, physician's orders, and endoscopy skill set within scope of practice. Assists and supports team members accordingly.
Participates in "room turnover" cleaning/preparation and in setting up of equipment for following case. Accurately picks supplies and equipment for upcoming cases. Prepares procedure room setups that are well organized, neatly arranged and fully equipped for intra-op use.
Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the facility. Sanitizes transport equipment according to infection control policy.
Maintains scope utility room and work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards. Participates in the daily inspection and maintenance of the reprocessing units. Rotates stock and monitors expiration dates. Informs the appropriate staff of any out of stock items so they can be replenished in a timely manner.
Cooperates in adjusting work schedule in order to meet unit needs and provide patient care support. Collaborates with unit manager or charge nurse in determining priorities.
Provides in orientation of new employees, unit-based quality improvement measures and keeps current in Endoscopic and other related areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To qualify you must have a High School or GED. Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS). 1 - 2 years Nursing Assistant/ Endoscopy Technician or equivalent experience. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal, problem solving, critical thinking skills. Basic computer skills. Must have one of the following within 6 months of employment: (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), (2) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or (3) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER).
Required Licenses: Cert Endoscope Reprocessor
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.
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NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $48,988.12 - $53,867.97 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.
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Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, along with 1 to 2 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant or Endoscopy Technician. Applicants must also obtain one of the specified certifications (CRCST, CER, or CFER) within six months of employment.
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