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Endoscopy Technician
Biddeford, ME
Job Description
Summary
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Position Summary
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Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Endo/Minor Surgery Technician's responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining, selecting, preparing and assisting the physician/RN with the scopes, instruments, and supplies necessary to perform specified endoscopy/minor procedures at SMHC. The Endo/Minor Surgery Technician is trained to assist the physician/RN with equipment selection, set-up prior to and cleanup upon completion of the procedure as well as to maintain sterile technique, while passing instruments, sponges and sutures to physicians during the procedure. The Endo/Minor Surgery Technician monitors all sterile and unsterile supplies within the Endo/Minor suite. Specifically, this includes ordering, setting and maintaining shelf levels of stock items, special order products and instruments. The Endo/Minor Surgery
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Technician ensures scheduled preventive maintenance for all endoscopy equipment. Implicit in the assignment is the responsibility to promote positive, effective communication with all hospital personnel. Adheres to established departmental code of conduct.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: N/A
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License/Certifications: CNA certification preferred.
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Experience: Previous Endoscopy experience preferred. Minimum of one year's experience in an acute care setting is required.
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Understanding of medical terminology required.
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Knowledge of surgical asepsis as it applies to supplies and equipment in a Minor Surgical setting is preferred.
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Has successfully completed a comprehensive, competency-based orientation to the role, responsibilities and skills required to perform as Endo/Minor Surgery Technician.
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Performs multiple, ongoing tasks and is able to anticipate the needs of the nurse/physician in order to keep assigned room/case running in a smooth and effective manner.
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Promotes teamwork through effective communication with patients, family members and all hospital personnel.
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Organizational skills essential.
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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