Endoscopy Assistant PDm - GI Endoscopy

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, CT is seeking staff to prepare procedure rooms, manage equipment, and assist physicians during endoscopic procedures. The role includes patient care before and after procedures in a 24-hour unit with cross-campus on-call requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, certification in Sterile Processing or Endoscopy Reprocessing within two years of hire, and annual CEUs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Sterile Processing or Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessing within two years of hire (CBSPD or IAHCSMM).
• Annual CEU requirements to maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms and manage equipment.
• Assist Physician during endoscopic procedures.
• Support patient care pre- and post-procedure; maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Computer basics

English proficiency

Transportation between sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing or Endoscopy reprocessing cert (CBSPD/IAHCSMM)

CEUs annually

Job description

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, prepares procedure rooms, manages equipment, and assists the Physician during endoscopic procedures. Assists with patient care pre and post procedure as well as assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. This unit provides 24-hour coverage. Clinical Cross-campus (MMH and RGH) on-call is required Monday through Friday after 11:00 p.m (2300) weekends and holidays. Reports to the MMH Nurse Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Certification in Sterile Processing or Flexible Endoscopy Reprocessing through a nationally accredited central service organization such as, CBSPD oe IAHCSMM is required within two years of hire. (After January 2016).

• Annually obtain the mandatory number of Continuing Education units (CEUs).

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic computer skills in the use of Microsoft Windows-based WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK software programs.

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively using the English language.

• Employee must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.