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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Endoscopic Technician.

In this role, the successful candidate The Endoscopic Technician is a support staff person who assists the Professional/Technical team in caring for, and in providing Perioperative patients with a clean and safe environment by focusing on the care/maintenance/decontamination/sterilization and aseptic procedure set-up of Endoscopes and case specific acquisition of supplies for intra-operative use.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates Universal Precautions in the cleaning/decontamination/contain/disposal of blood/body fluids and appropriate use of PPE.
• Inspects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes Flexible Endoscopes according to manufacturer's specification and/or Perioperative policy.
• Ensures that all scopes are secured and stored in a safe manner.
• Utilizes cleaning aids and resources to maintain equipment in optimum condition.
• Takes initiative in tracking inventory and requisitioning the appropriate accessories and adapters.
• Reports, trouble shoots and/or implements corrective actions related to malfunctioning Endoscopes promptly.
• Participates in diagnostic/biological surveillance regimen specified by unit being tested and according to OR policy and procedure.
• Monitors/requisitions supplies needed to perform surveillance, ie: test strips, indicators, biological media, solutions, printing paper, filters, etc.
• Rotates stock and monitors expiration dates.
• Participates in the daily inspection and maintenance of units, ie: check for cracked lids/inserts, blackened filters, kinked lines, water pooling inside bin or leaks.
• Changes filters or printing paper when indicated.
• Accurately documents, files and boxes for storage related activity monitors and daily cycle logs of respective units.
• Maintains utility room and work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards.
• Reports, trouble shoots and/or implements corrective actions related to malfunctioning units promptly.
• Ensures that Endoscopes have been reprocessed as per OR policy and procedure prior to patient use.
• Escort, transport, position, lift and hold patients in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Prompt and appropriate responses to changes in patient conditio
• Provides alert and attentive support in actual or potential emergency situations, ie: procurement of supplies, preparing room/equipment in advance.
• Practices aseptic technique with sterile processing, transport and handling of sterilized items.
• Participates in team effort to maintain a clean, well-stocked and orderly environment of care.
• Reliably efficient with patient care tasks, ie: admissions process, accuracy in relaying messages, in conducting errands.
• Cooperates in adjusting work schedule in order to meet unit needs and provide patient care support.
• Collaborates with unit manager or charge nurse in determining priorities.
• Accurate and thorough in "Picking Cases" or "Table Setup Preparation" that is case specific and/or as indicated by surgical preference card.
• Prepares table setups that are well organized, neatly arranged and fully equipped for intra-op use and post-op decontamination.
• Participates in "room turnover" cleaning/preparation and in setting up of equipment for following case.
• Participates in monitoring, requisitioning and restocking of CSR items, drape cart and linen supplies.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School diploma or equivalency.
Prior Operating Room, Central Sterile, Out/Patient Endoscopic training and/or experience.
Mature interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented with strong orgainizational skills in management of time and priorities.
Physical fitness to move/manipulate heavy instrument carts, carry trays with a maximum load of 28lbs. and the stamina to walk, stand 90% of the time.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The hourly range for the role is $22.77 - $25.83 per hour. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Valid Drivers License preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, particularly legible handwriting required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.