Gastroenterology Tech

JOB SUMMARY

The Gastroenterology Technician 1, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, helps with technical procedures, patient care services and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Operates and maintains equipment safely and under established policies and procedures.

• Helps physician and other designated clinical staff members in carrying out procedures which require aseptic techniques observing standard precautions.

• Safely transports cart to different areas of facility as needed; prepares patient for exam or procedure and helps physician.

• Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate help.

• Cleans room before and after procedures, takes soiled equipment to decontamination room.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area and places general and special supply order from purchasing in a timely way.

• Sets up procedure room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in the room and in good working order.

• Restocks all supplies in assigned rooms at the end of shift.

• Performs quality checks on equipment and ensures repairs, if necessary, and cleans and disinfects specialty equipment according to established policies and procedures.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

• Ability to see and hear with or without correction.

• Takes personal responsibility to take part in performance improvement activities as they are available.

• Attends 100% of in-service education, as job required.

• Attends 50% of staff meetings, if unable to attend employee is accountable for content.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.