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Who we are & what we do Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 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 Primary 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, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
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
High school diploma (or equivalent) Preferred
Completion of a formal endoscopy technician training program. Required
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
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. - 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.
About the role
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.