Endoscopy Technician

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center•Garden Grove, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The G.I. Technician serves as a scrub assistant to the physician during invasive gastrointestinal procedures, handing sterilized instruments, scopes, and supplies to the physician without unnecessary delay. The role assists coworkers in providing continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults; adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures; participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities; and acts as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate. The G.I. Technician is directly accountable to the G.I. RN, the OR Charge Nurse, and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly accountable to the House Supervisor and the CNO/Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, required for new hires effective April 2014.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a G.I. setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures.
Hand sterilized instruments, scopes, and supplies to the physician during procedures without unnecessary delay.
Assist coworkers in providing continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
Act as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate.