GI Tech

Endoscopy Technician

Provides personalized, compassionate patient care addressing patients’ age and cultural needs; maintains supplies and equipment for department needs along with a clean, safe work environment. Demonstrates competency in the following areas: use of endoscopy equipment (light source, monitor, and scopes, vital sign monitors, transfer carts) use of automatic endoscope reprocessor, cleaning and disinfecting the scopes. Assisting physician performing gastroscopy, colonoscopy, PEG tube placement/replacement/removal.

Accuracy in Meditech scheduling and documentation for Endoscopy. Professional and courteous communication with coworkers, physicians and customers; after-hours communication is handled per protocol. Exhibits the ability and initiative to prioritize patient care, uses sound judgment and decision-making criteria as necessary, is a strong patient advocate and questions physician orders when appropriate. Prioritizes assignments and duties, completes work in a timely manner, utilizes downtime constructively, and participates in committees, teams and meetings as requested by director.

Provides support and education professionally that is well-received by team members and students, is a positive, professional role model, displays flexibility in the scheduling process by following guidelines for PHO, low census and call-offs; is attuned to specific staffing needs of the department based on acuity and census, and assists with management activities as directed by director.

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Must be able to reach the hospital within one hour for weekend on-call duties. Certification/licensure/registration: GTS certificate (must be obtained within six months of hire) Certified Nursing Assistant (desired)