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
Job Summary:
- 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:
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY
Required Education:
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
Preferred Education:
- Completion of a formal endoscopy technician training program.
Required Experience:
- 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 Experience:
- 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.