Endoscopy Technician

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Endoscopy Technician for a job in Commerce Township, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Endoscopy Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

**Up to $6,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary / Responsibilities

Under direct supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the Endoscopy Department to assist the endoscopists and endoscopy team. Ensures that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use. Assists the endoscopist with endoscopy procedures. Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes instruments after use.

1. Assists with multiple types of endoscopic procedures; handles instruments and anticipates the needs of the endoscopists, assisting as directed. Collects, accurately labels and forwards specimens to the laboratory.
2. Cleans and disinfects all equipment according to hospital policies and procedures. Tests disinfectant solutions for effectiveness daily and records results.
3. Re-supplies procedure rooms with standard supplies. Maintains endoscopy instruments and specialty equipment. Ensures that endoscopes and related equipment are in good working condition.
4. Prepares for scheduled endoscopic procedures, ensuring the necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.
5. Assists in transportation of patients, via wheelchair or stretcher, within the department and hospital when necessary. Verifies patient’s identity and assists with lifting and positioning of patient for endoscopy procedures.
6. Observes patient condition while in he procedure room and reports any changes to the RN, anesthesia personnel or physician. Observes patient for any unusual signs of distress.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and identifies and corrects any breaks in technique. Utilizes universal precautions according to hospital policies and procedures.
8. Maintains a clean, safe environment. Maintains work and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures equipment and supplies are stored securely.
9. Assists in trial and evaluation of new products and provides input to manager.
10. Orients new personnel to endoscopy technician role and provides feedback on progress of orientee to preceptor and/or manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1.High school diploma or equivalent.
2.Six to twelve months of related work experience in a hospital or patient care setting
3. Completion of Anatomy and Physiology preferred.

****ENDO experience preferred.. will train right candidate

*****Call requirement

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Surgical Services Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day

Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-2506004028-0. Posted job title: Endoscopy Technician

About Detroit Medical Center

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. 

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.

Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus

---