Description

Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 36
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Four (9) hour shifts Rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Description:
Assists with maintaining an efficient technical operation in the GI lab with the goal of optimal patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy and bronchoscopy. Demonstrates appropriate clinical practice and promotes patient advocacy. Responds to hospital emergencies as required. Provides unrestricted on call coverage and may be subject to call for emergency response.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
One (1) year previous experience as a patient care technician, hospital corpsman or CNA required.
License and Certification:
CPR certification required. Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Associate degree
Experience:
Previous experience in specialty
License and Certification:
Professional certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
Working knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers. Ability to read and understand oral and written material and effectively communicate technical information. Ability to prioritize daily work assignments. Must be organized, flexible and a team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Ability to react and perform under strict timelines and/or emergency situations. Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Requires the ability to recognize problem situations and refer them to the appropriate staff member.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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