Gi-Endoscopy Technician

Description

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.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, directly assists the GI Physician during endoscopy procedures and as a second assistant to RN during selected procedures.  Prepares GI procedure rooms for use and cleans the rooms and equipment after use.  Prepares Endoscopy room and equipment for use, sets up equipment, cleans flexible endoscopes and other procedure equipment and performs preventative maintenance procedures and maintains scope reprocessing equipment to assure appropriate functioning of the equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate of Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician Program or comparable program preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience with upper endoscopy and colonscopy procedures preferred with basic knowledge of GI procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Control principles
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with exposure to all patient elements.
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 your moment.