GI Lab Technician (0.8 Fte)

We are currently seeking a GI Lab Technician to join our GI Lab team. This part-time role will work on-site (primarily day shift, some evenings; 8 hour shifts).

SUMMARY

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare Patient and Family Centered Care Model, and under direct RN supervision, the GI Technician will perform clinical care duties involving assigned patients. Clerical duties are also included for EHR and Probation activities as well as scheduling cases and coordinating and communicating information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts or wheelchairs to and from procedures

• Procures and stocks equipment and supplies and ensures that equipment is clean and operable

• Observes patients physical condition and communicates any changes or pertinent information related to her patients' health to the RN

• Ability to set-up, clean, and process scopes and other equipment for all GI scheduled procedures

• Assists RN and MD as specified prior to, during, and post procedure with equipment and patient care needs

• Takes and records patient's vital signs per nursing protocol or physicians order

• Notes and carries out physicians' and nurses' orders providing needed assistance in performing endoscopic procedures

• Collects and labels specimens appropriately

• Conducts POC testing

• Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization

• Attends to the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of endoscopes and related equipment

• Maintains work area in a neat orderly manner

• Assists in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure

• Provides age and culturally appropriate care

• Orients and mentors new staff members

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in acute care (eg, ICU or ED)

• Previous experience in a patient care setting

• Previous experience as an endoscopy tech and/or endoscopy certification

• Previous GI experience

License/Certifications

• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required

• Endoscopy certification (preferred)