GI Technician - Hamilton Surgery Center

Position: GI Technician - Hamilton Surgery Center - Full-time - Day
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$24.50 - $31.85

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Performs the role of GI endoscopy technician on all interventional endoscopy, as well as on all general endoscopy cases. Assists the interventional endoscopist in all procedures and provides high quality assistance in the endoscopy suite. Assists with the preparation of endoscopy procedures, anticipate physician needs during endoscopy procedures, and assists with the clean-up of the endoscopy suite. Assists in the cleaning and sterilization of the endoscopes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

HS diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One year acute care experience with minimum nine months experience working in acute care GI endoscopy unit.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

Knowledge and

Skills:

Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment. Possesses advanced knowledge of aspects of interventional GI endoscopy procedures including ERCP, EUS, enteral stenting, and endoscopic mucosal resection, and ablation of Barretts esophagus. Proficiency in handling specific equipment and accessories used in interventional GI endoscopy procedures. Proficiency in improving room turnover time

Special Training:6 months training in interventional endoscopy. On the job training with related healthcare experience specifically in interventional GI endoscopy.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assists physician and RN with endoscopic procedures as directed by the interventional endoscopist or circulating RN, where appropriate. Assists the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of procedure, care of specimens, and room turnover.

* Anticipates the need of the interventional endoscopist, using knowledge of endoscopic procedures, which includes passing instruments and other items appropriate to the procedure. Assists the interventional endoscopist in operating accessory devices and instruments under the direct supervision of the endoscopist.

* Establishes and maintains an organized field. Ensures procedure room is kept neat and clean throughout patient procedure.

* Maintains log books for Cidex solutions, scope tracking and scope usage. Demonstrates appropriate set up of equipment. Handles equipment with care and realizes value of equipment. Accepts responsibility for keeping equipment properly functioning. Performs basic trouble-shooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly.

* Properly identifies patient prior to transport following established Capital Health guidelines. Transports Endoscopy patient safely to the Endo Suite, providing patient comfort and privacy at all times. Keeps siderails up at all times for patient safety, endures brakes are engaged when not transporting. Assists patients to and from bathroom in Endo suite as…