The GI Tech is responsible for providing professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the center, working cooperatively with physicians and team members. Key duties include assisting with patient preparation, supporting the physician during endoscopy procedures, and ensuring the proper care and sterility of instruments and equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and current BLS certification. One year of experience as an endoscopy technologist is preferred for this role.
Hiring now for GI/Endoscopy Technologist at Digestive Health Center at Redbird Square.
GI Tech is Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, in accordance with established procedures.
Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting teamwork characteristics.
May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment.
May transport patients to and from procedure room.
Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area and assists with room turnover.
Qualifications
High school Diploma or equivalent
BLS certification
One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)
Essential duties and responsibilities
Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
Handles patient specimens per policy
Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
Follows manufacturer's instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for instruments and/or equipment
Following manufacturer's instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite between cases and daily terminal cleaning
Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
Complies with center policies and procedures
Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
Provides a safe environment for the patient
Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job
Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE) oserves universal precautions
Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person
Regular and predictable attendance
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
tends all required education
Works collaboratively with healthcare team
Exhibits high level of integrity
Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required
