Sr Endoscopy Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center’s Endoscopy Unit is committed to the highest level of patient satisfaction. The unit features the most up-to-date endoscopic technologies, and we provide inpatient and outpatient care to patients of all ages. Our GI and pulmonary lab with four endoscopy suites and a Heartburn Center provide our patients with a full spectrum of services.

As our Sr. Endoscopy Tech, you will play a critical role in facilitating complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and operational efficiency within the endoscopy unit. Every day you will meticulously prepare and maintain specialized endoscopic equipment, expertly assisting physicians during a wide range of procedures. To succeed, you'll need exceptional technical proficiency with endoscopic equipment, strong critical thinking for anticipating procedural needs and handling emergencies, excellent communication for seamless team collaboration and patient interaction, and a profound commitment to patient safety, sterile technique, and advancing best practices in gastroenterology.

Responsibilities:

• Assists nursing staff in providing patient care, assists in meeting patient and family education needs and maintains continuity of care by processing patient records accurately and promptly from admission to discharge.
• Communicates regularly with the Clinical Supervisor and other supervisory personnel about technical issues in the Endoscopy Unit. Relays verbal and written information in a timely manner.
• Serves as a role model to technical staff.
• Serves as a resource to the Endoscopy staff members.
• Oversees delegation of responsibilities to Endoscopy Technicians as appropriate.
• Acts as a preceptor to new technical staff.

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Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate General Studies and Minimum of two-years experience in the Endoscopy setting as an EndoscopyTechnician., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Minimum of two-years experience in the Endoscopy setting as an EndoscopyTechnician., upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred:

• Technician, or comparable experience.

Where You’ll Work

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 450 bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute , Norton Thoracic Heart and Lung Institute , The University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital, and a partnership with The University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix, area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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