Endoscopy Technician

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara is hiring an experienced Endoscopy Technician at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia.This is a full time, day shift position with required call.

Must be within 30 minutes of hospital location for call

Hours: 5 eight-hour shifts from 7AM to 3PM Monday to Friday.

Call Requirement: 20 days per month. Weekday call is 3p to 7am and Weekend Call is 24-hour Friday through Sunday.

About the department:

Our newly remodeled endoscopy unit features three state-of-the-art procedure rooms and is staffed by a dedicated team of six RNs and endoscopy technicians who work closely with a primary GI outpatient provider, with additional staff available for call coverage and surgical needs. The team performs an average of 12 to 15 procedures daily. Extensive training, lasting 4 to 6 weeks, ensures the endoscopy technician will be proficient in equipment handling, assisting during procedures, and supporting hands-on surgeries. Our experienced gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, deliver comprehensive care through both outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring the highest quality patient care.

The Endoscopy Technician assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department. Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

This role will work with the physician on staff during procedure. Procedure experience preferred.

Sentara Obici Hospital offers:

• Free parking and shuttle services

• Employee Gym

• Scrubs provided for Endoscopy Unit staff

• New Break room and Lockers

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent required

• Training from vocational or military preferred

• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Patient Care Experience Required

• Endoscopy experience preferred

• Sterile Processing experience preferred

• 2 years of Procedural Experience preferred

Keywords: Endoscopy, Endo, Day Shift, procedural, gastroenterology, digestive care, Technician, EVS, SPD, Sterile processing.

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Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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