Jupiter Medical Center·Lexington, Massachusetts
The Endoscopic Technician is responsible for manually cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes and monitoring the quality of reprocessing solutions. They also assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures with biopsies, polypectomies, and other therapeutic techniques.
Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Endoscopic Technician is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well-being of the patients by performing specifically assigned tasks and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
The GI Lab technician manually cleans and disinfects the endoscopes utilized in all the GI Lab and Pulmonary procedures.
The GI Lab technician maintains the disinfectant solutions and assists with monitoring the quality of the solutions and the effectiveness of the reprocessing procedure.
The GI Lab Technician will assist the physicians during procedures (under the direction of the RN) with biopsies, therapeutics techniques, polypectomies, PEGs, ERCPs, specimen collection, EUS, bleeding therapeutics (clips, banders), etc.
Demonstrates the ability to function as an assistant in GI procedures.
Provide timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs.
Promotes a safe “error-free” working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures.
Assumes an active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring new staff.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate
Works effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to apply principles of evidence-based, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
On-call assignment per department and hospital policy
Performs other duties as assigned.
Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
Inspiring and Motivating Others
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Acting with Integrity
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
Being a Champion for Change and Innovation
Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Treats all people with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.
Challenge’s bias and intolerance.
Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.
Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.
This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position
Market context
In Massachusetts, nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially in specialty settings like oncology where prior RN experience can matter. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an active RN license, an ADN at minimum, and prefer candidates with oncology background and a BSN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight oncology experience, licensure, and any relevant advancement or recognition achievements.