Endoscopy Technician

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist with GI and endoscopy procedures, prepare equipment, and maintain a clean, organized environment that protects patients and supports caregivers. Education: High school diploma or GED; CPR certification required. Preferred: some college coursework in healthcare.

Experience: none required; healthcare experience preferred. Certifications: American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; CPR certification required.
• Preferred: Some college coursework in healthcare or related field.
• Experience: None required; healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of technical and operational expertise in performing Endoscopy procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of reprocessing endoscopes, accessories and automatic washers.
• Establishes a physical environment conducive to the delivery of safe and efficient patient care.
• Assumes responsibility/accountability for all coverage, weekly hours worked and assigned committee tasks.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development through continuing education and inservices.
• Anticipates and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and medications while controlling costs and eliminating waste.
• Demonstrates proficiency in hospital information systems, to include Meditech and/or SSI systems.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework in healthcare or related field

Tools

Meditech

SSI systems

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $20.55 - $28.78 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Endoscopy Technician with Chippenham Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As an Endoscopy Technician, you’ll play an important role in helping provide safe, effective procedures to patients undergoing GI and endoscopy procedures. Your careful work preparing equipment and maintaining a clean, well-organized environment will help protect patients and empower caregivers to deliver on our shared mission to improve more lives in more ways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrates a high level of technical and operational expertise in performing Endoscopy procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of reprocessing endoscopes, accessories and automatic washers.
• Establishes a physical environment conducive to the delivery of safe and efficient patient care.
• Assumes responsibility/accountability for all coverage, weekly hours worked and assigned committee tasks.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development through continuing education and inservices.
• Anticipates and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and medications while controlling costs and eliminating waste.
• Demonstrates proficiency in hospital information systems, to include Meditech and/or SSI systems.

What qualifications you will need:

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Required: High school graduate or GED. Must have current, valid CPR certification.

Preferred: Some college coursework in healthcare or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: None required.

Preferred: Previous experience in healthcare or a related field.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Endoscopy Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.