Overview

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Endoscopy Technician under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse will assume the responsibility of preparing patients for and assisting physicians with all endoscopic procedures and associated therapeutic modalities. Provides appropriate patient care according to the age of the patient specifically adolescent adult and geriatric. Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality as per Administrative Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

BLS (AHA required)Must be Certified Nursing AssistantMedical terminologyPrevious Endoscopy Tech experienceThree (3) years or more on a Med/Surg unit or equivalentExperienced medical assistant or certified nursing assistantHSD/GED OR 2 years equivalent work experienceAbility to do multitasking and prioritize supplies and equipment in relationship to types of procedures and patientsMust be able to read write and speak English

Preferred:

SGNA