Endoscopy Technician

Endoscopy TechnicianCome work at the best place to give and receive care!As a part of SNHMC Surgical Services, the Endoscopy unit has multiple procedure rooms where staff perform between 12-28 outpatient and inpatient procedures per day. Procedures include GI, pulmonology, and outpatient bone marrow biopsies, with most patients receiving anesthesia. The team works flexible shifts and takes call shifts to provide care on an emergent basis to our community.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.What You'll Do: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' instructionsWho You Are: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.Certification as Central Services Endoscopy Technician preferred but not required.Prior Endoscopy Procedural Technician or Sterile Processing experience preferred.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 managementWithin 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.)Why You'll Love Us:Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospitalHealth, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Competitive payTuition & Certification ReimbursementNursing Student Loan Paydown Program403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEducation & Paid training courses for continued career progressionWork Shift: First shift 36 hrs per week (4 x 9s)SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.