Endoscopy Technician, SNH GI LAB

Description WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence .

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides. Why you will love Sgmc Health SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set.

Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discounts Company paid life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training and skills development Opportunities for growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program JOB LOCATION : Smith Northview Campus DEPARTMENT: SNH GI LAB

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0700-1530 with call

• Assists with all endoscopic procedures performed by Endoscopy Center staff
• Assists in preparation and recovery of patients procedures
• Assists in maintaining all equipment within used by Endoscopy Center staff
• May be required to work multiple campuses}Supports the values, goals, and policies and procedures of South Georgia Medical Center KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• High school graduate or GED
• Experience as Endoscopic Technician or Scrub Technician preferred
• Endoscopy Technician certification preferred
• Ability to read and write, perform simple calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Pleasant, warm, and caring. Able to communicate clearly with, and care for a variety of people. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family, units, and other staff members
• Flexible in scheduling and assignments
• Evidence of good personal health and hygiene
• Ability to operate telephone, intercom system, calculator, and electronic medical record system
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
• Works in the hospital setting, consistent shift, and unit. Requires moderate to frequent lifting(excess of 50 lbs), bending and assisting in same, using correct techniques. Likely to be exposed to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases on a daily basis. Requires extensive walking during shift. Participates in call rotation. Routine exposure to radiologic procedures. Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy). See what all of the hype is about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54