Endoscopy Tech

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
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 Assistant Medical terminology Previous Endoscopy Tech experience Three (3) years or more on a Med/Surg unit or equivalent Experienced medical assistant or certified nursing assistant HSD/GED OR 2 years equivalent work experience Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement ( RQI ) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside  RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.