Endoscopy Tech

Job Description

About Company

Hackensack Meridian Health values its team members, seeing them as the core of its success. The organization is dedicated to helping patients live better, healthier lives and fostering mutual support among employees. It cultivates a culture of connection and collaboration, where employees are considered team members. Beyond competitive benefits, the focus is on mutual support and community engagement, collectively striving to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and leading positive change.

Job Description: Endoscopy Tech

The Endoscopy Tech at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in supporting the Endoscopy Unit, working closely with Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Patient Intake & Care: Admitting patients, verifying identification, orienting them to the unit, and taking/recording vital signs. Participating in the patient’s plan of care as directed by the RN.
• Observation & Reporting: Observing and promptly reporting any unusual conditions, reactions, or occurrences to the nurse in charge.
• Procedure Assistance: Assisting physicians with various procedures performed in the Endoscopy Unit.
• Patient Logistics: Transferring patients to other departments like x-ray when necessary and accompanying patients to the lobby upon discharge.
• Patient Comfort & Support: Ordering food from Dietary and assisting patients with meals as needed. Providing locker space for patient belongings.
• Medical Procedures: Administering enemas as ordered by a Medical Doctor (M.D.) and under the supervision of an RN.
• Unit Maintenance & Preparation: Daily checking and stocking of linen and CSR carts. Cleaning and preparing stretchers after use, and preparing the general area for the next day.
• Administrative Tasks: Scheduling endoscopy procedures, ensuring appropriate time allocation for each patient. Compiling endoscopy charts and assisting with clerical responsibilities like labeling charts.
• Emergency Response: Assisting with patient emergencies by obtaining necessary equipment and performing other duties requested by the RN, demonstrating awareness of emergency codes.
• Patient-Centered Care: Identifying and addressing the specific needs of diverse patient populations (e.g., age, culture, language, sensory impairments) by modifying and delivering care accordingly, including effective communication with patients and/or caregivers at their comprehension level.
• Compliance: Adhering to the standards outlined in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications:

• Education (Required): High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs.
• Experience (Required): A minimum of two years’ experience as a nursing assistant or technician.
• Education (Preferred): Graduate of an approved Nurses Assistant Program.
• Licenses and Certifications (Required/Preferred): Not specified in the provided job description.