Southern NH Health System - Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Endoscopy Procedural Technician will successfully complete a competency-based orientation program to become proficient in serving the inpatient and outpatient population requiring endoscopy procedures. To function as an integral member of the endoscopy team by performing a variety of duties which assist the endoscopist in carrying out a safe endoscopy procedure with optimal results for the patient. The Endoscopy Procedural Technician works under the direction of the circulating RN, Resource Nurse, and unit managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• LNA or NH Medical Technologist registration completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate or completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire.
• Some medical terminology and technical terminology required.
• Ability to achieve the following unit-specific competencies: Within 30 days: Endoscope equipment reprocessing/disinfection. Familiarity with digestive tract, disease processes and related endoscopy procedures. Within 90 days: Familiarity with tools and equipment necessary to assist in endoscopy procedures. Materials management Within 180 days: Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopy/procedural equipment. Competent to assist in technical role with Emergent and complex procedures (i.e. ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, etc.) Within 1 Year: Proficient in routine GI procedures Proficient in technical role for Emergent and complex procedures (i.e. ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Certification as Central Services Endoscopy Technician preferred but not required.
• Prior Endoscopy Procedural Technician or Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to assist with the room turnover.
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and routine care.
• Reprocessing, and maintenance of endoscopic equipment according to standards of infection control, unit, and organizational policies/procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions

Benefits

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees