Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

On-site childcare with extended hours
Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Wellness Program
Additional incentives for eligible full-time day shift and night shift opportunities

Responsibilities

The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for the care of equipment within the lab, assisting the nursing staff in the delivery of safe patient care, as well as assisting the physician during procedures. He/she follows specific departmental/hospital guidelines in coordination with the company’s IFU for the cleaning, disinfection, and/or sterilization of endoscopes and accessories. Takes call as assigned to provide twenty-four hour, seven days a week coverage for the GI Lab.

Prepares room for procedure.
Communicates with patient, nurse, and physician to determine which supplies and equipment are needed for the individual procedure and has these available.
Assists in preparing and positioning patient for procedure and assists the proceduralist during the procedure.
Maintains aseptic or clean techniques for self and team as appropriate.
Responsible for cleaning and stocking rooms.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and/or disposing of equipment and accessories as indicated.
Accepts responsibility for care and minor maintenance of equipment and accessories.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

SGNA certification required within 6 months of hire or certified surgical technologist.

AHA BLS.

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