Endoscopy Technician

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring an experienced Endoscopy Technician at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full time, day shift position with required call. Must be within 30 minutes of hospital location for call Hours: 5 eight-hour shifts, rotation between operating hours to ensure all day coverage. Call Requirement: 12-14 days per month. Weekday call is 3p to 7am and Weekend Call is 24-hour Friday through Sunday. About the department: Our newly remodeled endoscopy unit features three state-of-the-art procedure rooms and is staffed by a dedicated team of six RNs and endoscopy technicians who work closely with a primary GI outpatient provider, with additional staff available for call coverage and surgical needs. The team performs an average of 12 to 15 procedures daily. Extensive training, lasting 4 to 6 weeks, ensures the endoscopy technician will be proficient in equipment handling, assisting during procedures, and supporting hands-on surgeries. Our experienced gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, deliver comprehensive care through both outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring the highest quality patient care. The Endoscopy Technician assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department. Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. This role will work with the physician on staff during procedure. Procedure experience preferred. Sentara Obici Hospital offers: Free parking and shuttle services Employee Gym Scrubs provided for Endoscopy Unit staff New Break room and Lockers

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Patient Care Experience Required

Nice To Haves

• Training from vocational or military preferred
• Endoscopy experience preferred
• Sterile Processing experience preferred
• 2 years of Procedural Experience preferred
• Procedure experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department.
• Familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
• This role will work with the physician on staff during procedure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED