Lead Endoscopy Technician

Burlington, MA, United States

**Job Type:** Regular

**Time Type:** Full time

**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)

**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives.**

**Job Description:**

**Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is now offering up to a $2,500 signing bonus for our Lead Endoscopy Tech position!**

**Important Details** **:**

Signing Bonuses are paid out in three payments. You will receive your first payment upon completion of the first 30 days of hire, your second payment upon completion of 6 months of hire, and the final payment upon completion of 1 year, following your start date. The bonus payments will be paid on the next regular pay day following the date on which you become eligible for the bonus. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.

**To be eligible** **:**

+ Current and former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. Employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12-months. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.

+ Signing Bonus is determined on a full-time status of 40 hours. Hours less than 40 hours will be prorated. **Per Diem roles are not eligible.**

+ If you leave Lahey Hospital & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the signing bonus.

+ Please note, signing bonuses are subject to change based on the organization's hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/LHMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change signing bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

**Position Summary:** Under general supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, coordinates the work of the Endoscopy Technicians in the performance of general Endoscopy Department responsibilities. Also performs the everyday duties of an Endoscopy Technician.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities** _including but not limited to:_

+ Collaborates with the Endoscopy Assistant Nurse Manager to formulate the daily staffing assignments for the Endoscopy Technicians.

+ Coordinates and oversees the everyday duties of the Endoscopy Technicians. Assures that these duties are performed timely and accurately and that staff members make the most efficient use of their time.

+ Trains new Endoscopy Technicians on department policies and procedures. Answers questions from staff and responds to routine operational problems as they arise.

+ Collaborates with the Endoscopy Clinical Educator to assure that new Endoscopy Technicians receive appropriate orientation and that existing colleagues receive annual competency assessments and adequate training on all new technology and equipment.

+ Reports to Endoscopy Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Managers when staff performance or behavior problems arise requiring corrective action or counseling.

+ Provides Endoscopy Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Managers with input into annual performance appraisals for Endoscopy Technicians.

+ Performs the duties of an Endoscopy Technician as needed.

+ Coordinates the transport of patients to and from the Endoscopy Recovery room.

+ Coordinates the availability of specialty equipment in the procedure rooms.

+ Suggests improvement to department processes when necessary and participates in process improvement initiatives.

+ Communicates with Biomedical Engineering and Facilities and Maintenance departments to assure that there is daily upkeep of the Endoscopy rooms and equipment.

+ Maintains inventory of Endoscopy supplies as needed for daily operations.

+ Communicates with Assistant Nurse Manager on all Endoscopy equipment maintenance problems.

Incorporates **Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles** , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities:

+ Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.

+ Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

+ Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

+ Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

+ Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

+ Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalency

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work independently, to perform effectively in a leadership role and to communicate effectively with all levels of the health care team.

Experience: **Minimum 2 years of experience** working in a patient care setting. Minimum 6 months experience performing lead, charge or supervisory duties.

**As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.**

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