Endo Technician

Org Marketing Statement

Today, Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of 18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of:

• Bucks
• Camden
• Gloucester
• Montgomery
• Philadelphia
  
  

We are Philadelphia's second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News & World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic & Spine). Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect – close to home or work – through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Responsibilities

An Endoscopy Technician (Diagnostic) assists in standard Endoscopic procedures. They function as a technical expert assisting in the performance of standard diagnostic endoscopic procedures.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provides assistance to the endoscopist with the understanding of patient’s anatomy and the procedure being performed.
• Assists endoscopist in the performance of standard diagnostic endoscopic procedures
• Assists with collection and preparation of specimens
• May assist with emergent procedures in the endoscopy suite, OR or ICU setting
• Responsible for set up, use, troubleshooting and maintenance of standard endoscopic equipment
• Responsible for quality assurance guidelines in the high-level disinfection reprocessing room
• Responsible for adhering to sanitary policies and procedures and infection control guidelines
  
  

Qualifications

¿¿Education:¿ High School Diploma. Completion of the SGNA Associates Program Preferred

¿¿Experience:¿ At least two (2) years experience in Endoscopy setting preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: CPR Certification. SGNA Advanced Associates Program Certification Preferred

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.