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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Endoscopy Technician to support our GI Lab at the McCandless location.

Shift Details:

• Monday-Friday

• 8-hour shifts

• Variable start time between 6am and 8:30am

• On call shifts required

• Shift and scheduling details will be further discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities:

• Care for and maintain all endoscopic equipment utilized in the G.I. Laboratory.

• Ensure equipment is functioning properly before use.

• Demonstrates knowledge, operation, and troubleshooting of processors and equipment.

• Provides back up to Equipment Reprocessers as needed.

• Maintain supply inventory, rotate stock, and restock procedural rooms as needed.

• Re-order supplies or report to responsible party the need to re-order items.

• Return unused product or reusable equipment to proper storage place.

• Assist in the preparation/obtaining of specimens, proper labeling of, and logging of specimens.

• Deliver specimens to appropriate area as necessary.

• Consistently offers assistance to coworkers.

• Works cooperatively and promotes effective communication.

• Receptive and encourages feedback.

• Assume responsibility for own development.

• Attend/read relevant departmental in-service programs, actively participate in GI Lab staff meetings, participate in unit-based performance improvement, perform secretarial functions as needed, and/or participate in self-review as requested by department manager.

• Prepares the procedure room correctly with the appropriate endoscope, equipment, and instruments.

• Ensures equipment is functioning properly before use.

• Anticipates the needs of the physician and what may be needed for the case. Demonstrates competency in performance of skills.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Previous employment or training as an Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech, or other medical specialty such as Central Service Technician preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran