Endoscopy Technician, Endoscopy, Per Diem, Days

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range

$36.45 - $43.04

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Job Description: Summary:

This position assists the physician and Clinical RN during all phases of the procedural periods. Incumbents are also responsible for cleaning and terminal sterilization of scopes and instrumentation, and labeling and handling pathology/laboratory specimens. This position is located in a combination of inpatient/outpatient settings.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

Job Specifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred

Experience

• A minimum of six months’ full-time equivalent experience as an Ambulatory Services Assistant, Surgical Assistant, or comparable job classification at Marin General Hospital;
• A minimum of one year full-time equivalent hospital or related medical care experience as an Endoscopy Technician or comparable position.

License and Certifications

Prerequisite Skills

• Knowledge of sterilization practices and techniques
• Knowledge of principles of aseptic technique
• Ability to function within a fast-paced medical environment
• Knowledge of relevant medical supplies and equipment used in an outpatient, surgical, or other environment to which assigned
• Effective verbal and written communication skill
• Demonstrated ability in being flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Demonstrated ability in the use of medical databases, and accurate keyboarding related to applicable computer hardware and software
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully and to represent the department appropriately during contact with patients, their families, physicians, and other department personnel
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to take call (must live within 30 minutes of hospital location) and work additional hours as needed

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)

( ) Infants: Birth up to 1 year

( ) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years

( ) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years

( ) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years

(X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years

(X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years

(X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years

(X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults

• 80 years and up
• Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)

• Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined

Duties: And Responsibilities:

• Essential (Not Modifiable)
• Prepares for G.I., endoscopy, and related procedures and remains in room once patient has entered the room
• Assists physicians with the biopsy, polypectomy, etc. procedures, communicating additional needs to the Clinical RN
• Cleans and disinfects scopes, air scopes, all procedural surfaces, and room
• Transports patients to Recovery Room with the assistance of Clinical RN
• Stocks rooms (supplies, linen, chart forms, appropriate equipment), maintains PAR levels of supplies
• Prepares and labels specimens according to policy and procedure
• Assists with housekeeping duties in all areas of department
• Performs clerical duties such as faxing, photocopying, and filing
• Reviews overall work schedule for day with Endoscopy RN and Charge Nurse before completion of duties

• Secondary (modifiable)
• Other duties as assigned

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org [TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org].

C.A.R.E.S.

Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.