**Details**

+ **Department:** Endoscopy Department

+ **Schedule:** Part-time, 20 hours/week, Rotating with weekend and night call.

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Borgess Hospital

+ **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._

**Responsibilities**

Is a member of the Endoscopy team who provides care within Borgess Medical Center under the supervision and direction of a registered professional nurse or physician. The role which the endoscopy technician assumes depends on his/her basic preparation, specialized formal or informal education and clinical experiences. Technicians can handle, prepare and administer specified medications while under the direct supervision of a provider. Basic general orientation with independent competence is expected in 6-8 months. Skills for advanced endoscopic procedures with independent competence are expected in 18 months. The Endoscopy Technician must adhere to the educational and competency requirements established by BMC.

+ Display working knowledge and manual dexterity in the use and care of required instrumentation and equipment. Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels of supplies and equipment in the procedure rooms and in the department.

+ Communicate all pertinent information, including findings, concerns, or ideas to the assigned RN in a timely and effective manner.

+ Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software required to complete activities related to patient care at Borgess Medical Center.

+ Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns.

+ Communicate changes in the patient's condition to appropriate health team members.

+ Reassure patient/assist with comfort measures.

+ The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.

Work Experience:

+ Minimum of one (1) year endoscopy experience preferred.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**