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