Endoscopy Tech - Full-time

Job Description

Stamford Health has an opportunity for a full-time GI Tech / Endoscopy Tech in Stamford, CT. The GI Technician assists the physician by providing and setting up the room, instrumentation, supplies and equipment required during endoscopic procedure.

Schedule : Monday -Friday 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm.

As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer :

• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities :

1. Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.

2. Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of the operative consent, facility consent, anesthesia consent, history & physical, and all laboratory reports needed for that particular patient.

3. Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants and other hazardous substances.

4. Has knowledge of endoscopic techniques, instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary and conscientiously prepares for each procedure and assists as needed under the direction of the physician.

5. Promote efficiency and safety during endoscopic procedures by maintaining control of all instrumentation, and equipment.

6. Accurately handle and identify specimens according to established guidelines.

7. Attends scheduled staff meetings, inservice education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other managers of the health care team.

Qualifications / Requirements :

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