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• Endoscopy Technician

• Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Shift/Schedule: Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

• Department: Endoscopy

• Salary Range: $17.25 - $25.87 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

• About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

• About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In this position, you'll be responsible for providing support in the preparation, procedure and patient care process in the Endoscopy Unit. The position will circulate through the procedure area under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The position also has responsibility for maintaining the inventory of specialty instruments.

• What You’ll Do

+ Procedure Support: Greet patients and instructs them on pre-procedure steps. Conduct Point of Care testing, as needed under the direction of the RN, and check vital signs. Circulate under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to increase flow and turnover. Support the Registered Nurse in the room he/she is assigned. Anticipate the needs of the procedure and performs duties in an independent manner with RN supervision.

+ Room Turnover: Set up/turn down procedure rooms between endoscopy procedures, as well as assist in the discharge area/patient transport turnover. Facilitate flow of patients.

+ Equipment Management: Assist with gathering of equipment and setting up for the day. Demonstrate knowledge of and appropriately handle all the endoscopy equipment (including, but not limited to, scopes and all GI instruments). Stay current with basic knowledge of endoscopic procedures.

+ Inventory Management: Responsible for ensuring an adequate supply of inventory in accordance to established PAR levels. This includes restocking the procedure rooms, prep and post areas with needed supplies.

+ Documentation Support: Assist in ensuring an effective flow of documentation, ordering forms, lists, materials and filing as required.

+ Specimen Handling: Demonstrate knowledge of the proper handling of all endoscopy specimens, including labeling, under the supervision of RN. Transports end-of-day specimen.

+ Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations

+ Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction

+ Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

• What You Bring

+ High school degree or GED and a BLS Certification required

+ Prior endoscopy experience or hospital-related experience preferred

+ SGNA certification preferred

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills

+ Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service

+ Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Why Saratoga Hospital

+ A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust

+ Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being

+ Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. (https://www.albanymed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2025-Benefits-Guide\_-Web-compressed-copy.pdf)

+ Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System

+ Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs (https://www.discoversaratoga.org/) , known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

• Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

• How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.