Endoscopy Technician

• Prepares patients and sets up appropriate equipment for endoscopic procedures. • Assists the physicians and anticipates their needs to facilitate an efficient and safe procedure. • Provides support to the patient in a service-oriented manner. • Assists with set up monitoring devices and attaches to patients. • Prepares, identifies, and verifies all specimens obtained during the endoscopic procedures. • Restocks endoscopy and monitors inventory and supplies. • Serves as preceptor for new Endoscopy personnel. • Cleans and processes all equipment, instruments, and related items received for the Endoscopy suites according to established procedures for each category. • Operates high-level disinfectors ensuring each cycle is correct and completed. • Maintains extensive records for all items processed. • Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions. • Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care to include all licensing and regulatory agency requirements. • Follows written procedures for sterilization and disinfection. • Knows responsibilities and the necessary chemical and biological monitoring. • Organization and management of activities reflects due consideration of the needs of the department. • Cross trains to assist with workflow as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. • Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply . • Hours : Rotating shifts - start time vary between 6:30 am, 7:15 am, 830am, with extended hours. (overtime) • ​ Weekends: - Alternating (discussed in interview process) • Holidays : Alternating - (discussed in interview process) • Required: 1- year related work experience Benefits of working at Geisinger: • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance