Hackensack Meridian Health·Edison, New Jersey
The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for preparing procedure rooms, assisting physicians during endoscopic procedures, and managing patient transfers. They are also tasked with the rigorous reprocessing, cleaning, and disinfection of endoscopes according to manufacturer guidelines.
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A day in the life of Endoscopy Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Prepares Endoscopy rooms with appropriate supplies and equipment necessary for each individual procedure; refers to the Physician's preference list for special needs. Assists physician with various procedures as directed in an accurate and precise manner. Maintains endoscopy equipment. Keeps cart/accessories/supplies neat, clean and dry. Transfers patients to and from their unit or other department as needed. Accompanies patient to lobby upon discharge when necessary. Assist with ordering supplies as assigned. Checks linen carts daily to ensure that they are properly stocked. Cleans and remakes stretchers after use, prepares stretchers and general area for next day. Assists with patients' emergencies by obtaining emergency equipment and performing other duties as requested by the R.N. Has awareness of emergency codes. Adheres to the standard identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Reprocessing Scopes Job Function: Adheres to policy and procedure for reprocessing scopes and the manufacturer's recommendations. Wears PPE including gown, gloves and mask. Leak Testing. Manual cleaning High Level disinfection. Changing filters. Keeps logs up to date. Recognizes need to order cleaning supplies. Let's the charge nurse know of any problems with the reprocessing process. Calls equipment tech support as needed. Sends scopes out for repairs when necessary, Aware of the potential for exposure to hazardous materials. Knows where to find the MSDS for such materials and takes precautions.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Minimum of 1 year related clinical experience with recent experience in cleaning scopes. Education,
Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician Licenses and Certifications Required: AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Endoscope Reprocesssor. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $20.64 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clinical experience, specifically in cleaning scopes. A Basic Health Care Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, while a Certified Endoscope Reprocessor credential is preferred.
Market context
Physician roles in neurology are typically in steady demand in New Jersey, especially for candidates who can practice independently and manage complex outpatient or inpatient cases. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an MD or DO, board certification in Neurology, a New Jersey medical license, DEA and CDS registration, and subspecialty fellowship training can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and certification details before applying.