Gi Lab Tech​/Digestive Health

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures. Responsible for care, maintenance, inventory and reorder of all GI related supplies and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Completion of high school or GED. Prefer two years post high school education in related healthcare field, preferable in radiology, respiratory or nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification.

SKILLS: Strong organizational skills;
ability to work collaboratively with others;
ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to read, write and speak fluent English;
Spanish as a second language helpful. Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions.

EXPERIENCE: Two years GI lab technician experience preferred, outpatient setting.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Manager, Perianesthesia, Charge Nurse

- Bloodborne pathogens: C

ENVIRONMENT: Requires knowledge of safety standards to limit exposure to infectious disease and strong chemicals. In daily contact with body fluids of patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Operates, cleans and maintains procedure equipment such as endoscopes, video and microprocessor instruments, biopsy forceps, stints, cautery, etc. Moves from one area to another within the hospital and/or clinic. Positions patients, lifts and moves equipment throughout hospital. Able to serve in limited nursing assistant role in Out Patient Procedure Clinic.