Operating Room Endoscopy Associate (Hourly/Per Diem)

The Department of Perioperative Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH CTS Endoscopy Associate. The successful candidate will:

• Assist in the setup of the procedural room.
• Assemble necessary supplies and instruments for the gastrointestinal procedures.
• Perform hand hygiene as required.
• Establish and maintain the procedural space.
• Assist with the preparation of the patient undergoing a gastrointestinal procedure.
• Actively participate in the patient verification process and all processes associated with the safety of the procedural patient.
• Confirm and ensure the high-level disinfection of all procedural scopes.
• Assist with all infection prevention measures.
• Assist with patient safety measures including those associated with reducing the risk of infection as well as care and handling of specimens.
• Assist with the cleaning of the procedure room, post procedure and at end of day.
• Assist with the maintenance of supplies necessary for gastrointestinal procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment necessary for gastrointestinal procedures.
• Maintain proficiency and competency of usage of all gastrointestinal equipment and supplies.
• Assist providers during gastrointestinal procedures.

The Department of Perioperative Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH CTS Endoscopy Associate.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant endoscopy clinical experience
  • Or completion of an approved surgical technology program.
• Completion and maintenance of required continuing education requirements.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.