Endoscopy Technician

Sentara
United States, Virginia, Suffolk
Nov 14, 2024
City/State Suffolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Obici Hospital Endoscopy Unit is currently hiring a Flexi *Endoscopy Technician!* Hours/Shift: Day shift (anticipated schedule weekday(s), 7AM-3PM) Facility Highlights:Click here to learn more about Sentara Obici Hospital! The Endoscopy Technician assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department. Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Job Requirements: High School Grad or Equivalent Patient care experience; may substitute similar training from military or vocational training program Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 3 months of hire. Preferred: 2 years related experience Sentara Benefits: Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/ Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Endoscopy technician, endoscope, patient care, basic life support, specimen, clinical, clinical support Job Summary Assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department. Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire. Patient care experience required. May substitute similar training from military or vocational training program Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Related experience Skills Communication, Service Orientation Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.