Job Title: OR Tech Lead

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000122749

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift 37.5 Hours

Department name: Endoscopy -OR

Job Overview:

The Lead Endoscopy Technician, under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists physicians or other providers with procedures performed in the endoscopy setting. This position functions as the technical expert, assisting in the performance of procedures as well as performing administrative and coordination as a lead worker.

This position is the expert resource in the use and maintenance of the highly complex endoscopic equipment and instrumentation used in endoscopy specialties. The Lead Endoscopy Technician is responsible for the orientation, training, and mentoring of those individuals at the endoscopy technician level. The position is also responsible for developing content and/or teaching continuing education of the endoscopy technician. This position functions with a high degree of autonomy and will assume additional responsibilities as delegated by the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Formal training or experience in medical specialty (i.e. LPN, Surgical Tech)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Completion of SGNA Associates Program preferred

Preferred: N/A

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• CER certification required
• BLS required

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 8:00 5:00
• Days
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Performs and serves as a technical expert for endoscopy technicians, assisting with endoscopic procedures
• Recognizes emergent situations during procedures and demonstrates the ability to set priorities to assist the team
• Assists with the collection of specimens
• Facilitates proper patient positioning prior to procedures
• Understands theory and safety when using cautery modalities including monopolar, bipolar, and argon plasma coagulation and their various probes
• Assists with therapeutic interventions such as balloon dilations, polypectomy, and clip placement

• Seeks out learning experiences to maintain competency in endoscopy and shares knowledge through continuing education
• Facilitates teamwork by willingly assisting other team members in such activities as room cleaning, turnovers, procedures setups, patient transport, and scope reprocessing
• Coordinates review of special order supply inventory
• Serves as troubleshooting resource in the department for use of equipment. Identifies and reports defective equipment and supplies to Biomed, Materials Management, or Charge Nurse
• Independently completes competencies on staff
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer