GI Endoscopy Technician

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 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. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Provider, the GI Endoscopy Tech will: Assist with appropriate care during procedures Performs high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment and maintains scope repossessing equipment to ensure appropriate functioning following all established policies, procedures and standards. May be required to support other areas of surgical services included but not limited to Point of Care testing and EKG as directed by a registered nurse Transports patients, equipment and assists in the collection of specimens and transport of specimens to ensure timeliness of patient needs and information Monitors and Documents compliance with infection prevention measures in regard to scope reprocessing, repairs and new equipment Documents pertinent patient information on the medical record Maintains inventories, orders, and restocks including dietary/laundry needs to ensure appropriate assessments and tools are available in a timely fashion High school diploma or equivalent Graduateofanaccreditedsterileprocessinganddistributionprogram. Acute clinical experience preferred Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is yourmoment. Job: Perioperative Organization: St. Vincent's Medical Center Title: GI Endoscopy Technician Location: Connecticut-Bridgeport-St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Requisition ID: 24161774