Endoscopy Technician I - Full time

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to assist physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. You will help reposition patients, maintain a safe environment, and support admissions and discharges with patient interviews and chart documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and completion of an endoscopy technician training program (preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of an endoscopy technician training program preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Competent in PEG, EGD, colonoscopies, and bronchoscopies within 180 days post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all endoscopy procedures under RN/MD supervision.
• Reposition patients on stretchers.
• Maintain patient safety in the procedure area.
• Assist in admitting and discharging outpatients and document charts.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Patient safety

Stretchers handling

Education

High school diploma

Endoscopy technician training program

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary:

• Functions under a registered nurse’s (RN’s) (i.e., RN/Nurse Manager, RN/Assistant Nurse Manager, RN/Clinical Nurse (JC: 030803), and/or RN/Flex Staff Nurse (JC: 032003)) oversight.
• Assists Doctors of Medicine (MDs) and RNs with all endoscopy procedures.
• Repositions patients on stretchers.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patients’ safety.
• Assists in admitting and discharging outpatients, including interviewing and documenting the same on charts.

Reports To:

• RN/Assistant Nurse Manager (job code (JC): 030303) or RN/Nurse Manager (JC: 031001)

Supervises:

• None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred Education:

• Completion of a formal endoscopy technician training program.

Required Experience:

• None at hire
• Competent in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD), colonoscopies, and bronchoscopieswithin 180 days (six (6) months) post-hire. Failure to complete the competency requirements within 180 days (six (6) months) post-hire will result in an action plan. If requirement is not met, incumbent’s employment status will be evaluated. Not meeting a requirement of the job can result in issuance of progressive corrective action, up to and including discharge/termination of employment.

Preferred Experience:

• Endoscopy technician experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Certification/License/Registry:

• Endoscopy technician certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CPSPD), Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), and/or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).
• Nursing assistant certification.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.