GI Tech – Endoscopy Medical Procedure Unit – Santa Clarita

Description

Under the general direction and supervision of the manager, the GI Tech is responsible for assisting in the complex and critical job of endoscope and equipment decontamination / reprocessing and is the departmental expert in this vitally important area. The GI Tech may be assigned to assisting with equipment & procedure room preparation, setup, calibration prior to procedures; procedure room breakdown;

specimen collection in the GI LAB, inventory control, and scope reprocessing. Responsible for testing, arranging repair and documentation of endoscope processing and repair.

Hourly Salary Range:

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of Surg Tech/GI Tech experience, required.
• Completion of education from accredited surgical technician program or certified as GI Technician, required.
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required.
• Knowledge and adherence to GI Lab policies and procedures following orientation.
• Skill in reading documents written in Standard English text such as, administrative policy and procedure manuals.
• Skill in evaluation and implementation of technical information such as operation manuals and directions for use of disinfectants, lubricants and other cleaning agents.
• Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly to obtain and convey information to various levels within the organization.
• Writing skills sufficient to use appropriate vocabulary and grammar when logging, reporting etc.
• Ability to speak on a one to one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all team members and ancillary staff.
• Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect importance to job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to adapt to change either in workload or in assignments.
• Skill and manual dexterity required to work with intricate equipment without dropping or damaging it.
• Ability to stand for prolonged time periods.