Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Endoscopy Technician I

Posted Date 2 weeks ago(12/9/2024 10:19 AM)
Workplace Type
On-site
Job Location : City
Tallahassee
Schedule
Flexible
Position Type
Flex
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Category
Surgical Services
Department
Endoscopy
ID
2024-16572
Company
TMH

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 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
  • Joint Commission Comprehensive 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, four residency programs and nearly 40 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 bronchoscopies within 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.

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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.

 

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