Southern New Hampshire Health
GI and Pulmonology Technician - Endoscopy - Surgical Services (Hi...
Southern New Hampshire Health - Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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Registered Nurse- Endoscopy Tech
Who We Are: As a part of SNHMC Surgical Services, the Endoscopy unit has multiple procedure rooms where staff perform between 12-28 outpatient (80%) and inpatient (20%) procedures per day. Procedures include GI, pulmonology, and outpatient bone marrow biopsies, with most patients receiving anesthesia. The team works flexible shifts and take call shifts to provide care on an emergent basis to our community. As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Endoscopy Procedural Technician will successfully complete a competency-based orientation program to become proficient in serving the inpatient and outpatient population requiring endoscopy procedures. To function as an integral member of the endoscopy team by performing a variety of duties which assist the endoscopist in carrying out a safe endoscopy procedure with optimal results for the patient. The Endoscopy Procedural Technician works under the direction of the circulating RN, Resource Nurse, and unit managers. Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and routine care. Reprocessing, and maintenance of endoscopic equipment according to standards of infection control, unit, and organizational policies/procedures, and manufacturers instructions High School Diploma required or equivalent. LNA or NH Medical Technologist registration completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire. BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate or completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire. Certification as Central Services Endoscopy Technician preferred but not required. Prior Endoscopy Procedural Technician or Sterile Processing experience preferred. Some medical terminology and technical terminology required. Ability to achieve the following unit-specific competencies: Endoscope equipment reprocessing/disinfection. Familiarity with digestive tract, disease processes and related endoscopy procedures. Familiarity with tools and equipment necessary to assist in endoscopy procedures. Materials management Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopy/procedural equipment. Proficient in routine GI procedures Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital ~ Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees ~ Tuition Reimbursement ~403(b) Retirement Savings Plan ~ Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
& We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #
Who We Are: As a part of SNHMC Surgical Services, the Endoscopy unit has multiple procedure rooms where staff perform between 12-28 outpatient (80%) and inpatient (20%) procedures per day. Procedures include GI, pulmonology, and outpatient bone marrow biopsies, with most patients receiving anesthesia. The team works flexible shifts and take call shifts to provide care on an emergent basis to our community. As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Endoscopy Procedural Technician will successfully complete a competency-based orientation program to become proficient in serving the inpatient and outpatient population requiring endoscopy procedures. To function as an integral member of the endoscopy team by performing a variety of duties which assist the endoscopist in carrying out a safe endoscopy procedure with optimal results for the patient. The Endoscopy Procedural Technician works under the direction of the circulating RN, Resource Nurse, and unit managers. Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and routine care. Reprocessing, and maintenance of endoscopic equipment according to standards of infection control, unit, and organizational policies/procedures, and manufacturers instructions High School Diploma required or equivalent. LNA or NH Medical Technologist registration completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire. BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate or completion preferred on hire or required within 30 days of hire. Certification as Central Services Endoscopy Technician preferred but not required. Prior Endoscopy Procedural Technician or Sterile Processing experience preferred. Some medical terminology and technical terminology required. Ability to achieve the following unit-specific competencies: Endoscope equipment reprocessing/disinfection. Familiarity with digestive tract, disease processes and related endoscopy procedures. Familiarity with tools and equipment necessary to assist in endoscopy procedures. Materials management Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopy/procedural equipment. Proficient in routine GI procedures Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital ~ Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees ~ Tuition Reimbursement ~403(b) Retirement Savings Plan ~ Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
& We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #