Endoscopy Assistant

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Gl/Endoscopy Assistant must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team. Medical Assistants are under the general and direct supervision of the Nursing Manager
• Prepares rooms and equipment, such as scopes, before and after procedures as directed
• Supports and assists physicians and registered nurses with procedures as directed
• Verifies proper equipment functioning and performs safety checks
• Maintains and is responsible for high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment
• Collects and delivers specimens collected during procedures, ensuring the field remains sterile
• Assists in patient intake, transport, paperwork, and recordkeeping of physician observations, as directed
• Places devices to monitor vital signs on patients, including blood pressure cuffs, surgical cautery pads, cardiac monitoring electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, and nasal cannulas
• Distributes information regarding equipment or instruments at in-service training sessions
• Validates and refreshes basic professional skills through active participation at in-service trainings
• Provides pre and post visit planning and patient calls
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Adheres to all OSHA, CDC and regulatory guidelines
• Functions as a member of a team

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
  
• Ability to stand throughout procedures and visually inspect and monitor equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience navigating EMR

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to stand throughout procedures and visually inspect and monitor equipment

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $24.42 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.