Endoscopy Tech

Come and join our growing Endoscopy Team!

Rome Health is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support our staff and patients within the Endoscopy Department. The Endoscopy Technician will support all clinical operations within the department, from assisting with patient care to providing support in cleaning and maintaining the scopes used in procedures. Other duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist clinical staff in procedure preparation, room turnover, and assist with patient care.
• Transport patients and items to various departments with-in the hospital.
• Ensure that the Endoscopy department is stocked, clean, and organized.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain endoscopy equipment and scopes following all safety and sterilization protocols. While adhering to infection control and safety standards to ensure a sterile work environment. (Further training will be provided.)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with patient care and the desire to grow as a caregiver.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient mobility.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Combination of walking and standing up to 12 hours per day. Heavy lifting, 45 pounds or more, and the positioning of patients is required. Light carrying less than 15 pounds. Pushing and pulling. Some kneeling is required. Repeated bending. Frequent reaching, some above shoulders, handling, and fingering of instruments and equipment. Talking and hearing for communicating with other personnel and patients; hearing to distinguish differences and variations in vital signs of patients. Near-visual acuity is required to work with a computer, charts, records, and to observe patients to detect changes in patient conditions, to read gauges and dials on equipment. Color vision for perceiving changes in the patient's skin color and the color of medicines and solutions

This position is a full-time Monday through Friday position that may eventually involve a rotational weekend shift and call.

About Rome Health

Rome Health is a non-profit healthcare system based in Rome, NY, serving communities across Central New York. We offer a full range of services, from primary and specialty care to long-term and surgical care. As an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and a clinical site for New York Medical College, we are proud to deliver compassionate, high-quality care with access to the latest technology and top-tier clinicians.

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