What are the responsibilities and job description for the GI Endoscopy Technician position at St. Vincent's Medical Center?
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Weekend on call.
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St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the system’s second-largest hospital.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Provider, this position acts as an assist during endoscopic procedures and reprocessing per regulatory standards. Prepare the procedure rooms for use and cleans the rooms and equipment after use.
Assists with maintaining an efficient technical operation in the Endoscopy Unit with the goal of optimal patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Demonstrates appropriate clinical practice and promotes patient advocacy.
This role is performed in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling.
Qualifications
- Entry level position, training provided on-site. Prior experience in the acute clinical space as a Patient Care Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, or Medical Assistant preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Requires ability obtain 10 continuing education credits or departmental required certification within 2 years of hire
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
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