ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER  
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203
Department: PERI-OPERATIVE SERVICES - ENDOSCOPY Job Title: TH CTS ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATE
Professional  Rank: SL2 Descriptive Title: TH CTS ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATE
Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 52172
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Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Peri-Operative Services - Endoscopy at SUNY Downstate is seeking a full time CTS Endoscopy Associate.

Under the close and continuous supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse, this Associate functions as a member of the Endoscopy team. 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 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 the day.
- Assist with the maintenance of supplies and equipment necessary for gastrointestinal procedures.
- Maintain proficiency and competency of usage of all gastrointestinal equipment and supplies.
- Assist providers during gastrointestinal procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior.   Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications:
- One (1) year of relevant clinical experience or completion of an approved surgical technology program.
- Completion and maintenance of required continuing education requirements.
Posting ID: 18404 Ref #: B/PR-52172-19
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( TH CTS ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATE ), Line( 52172 ) and PostingID( 18404 )
The Employment Office
M.S.C.  1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203  ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.