G.I Technician

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing procedure rooms and equipment, assisting physicians during procedures, handling and transporting specimens, performing endoscope cleaning and high-level disinfection, maintaining patient safety and comfort, and ensuring compliance with infection control and quality standards. The Endoscopy Technician will support advanced gastrointestinal procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG/PEJ tube placements, and bedside procedures.

Requirements

CPR Certification required.
HS Diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Advanced Endoscopy Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Completion of SGNA Advanced Associate Program within 3 months preferred.
1 year Endoscopy Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the performance of colonoscopy, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, EUS, insertion of PEG and PEJ tubes, PEG replacement and bedside procedures.
Correctly sets up procedure room for assigned procedure, inclusive of all needed accessories.
Tests endoscopes for proper function and white balances endoscope prior to start of procedure.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or another Lead GI Tech Specialist.
Collects adequate tissue and other specimens during endoscopy procedures.
Informs MD if more tissue is required.
Delivers specimen(s) to pathology and/or microbiology departments, obtaining required signature in specimen log.
Precepts new personnel to duties performed by a GI Technician.
Provides privacy, as well as a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Actively participates in the universal protocol by making sure patients are identified by their name and date of birth.
Demonstrates the ability to pre-clean all endoscopes, by removing valves, utilizing cleaning brush to clean all internal channels, and wiping exterior surfaces with prepared disinfectant solution.
Properly rinses endoscope with clean water until clear.
Demonstrates the ability to follow proper technique when placing endoscopes into automatic endoscope re-processor, including leak testing all endoscopes prior to pre-cleaning, accurately placing sterilant concentrate into tray, and properly disposing of biohazard waste.
Demonstrates the ability to activate glutaraldehyde solution , including performing daily test strips for solution efficacy, and documents findings in log book.
Demonstrates the ability to perform Whole Blood Glucose Testing in accordance with the IFU.
Discontinues IV catheter/site and apply dressing as directed by Registered Nurse.
Restocks procedure room with needed supplies, including those cases performed in radiology.
Safely transports patients, equipment, supplies and/or medications to other needed areas of the medical center.
Takes call rotation, and returns calls from RN and/or MD within 15 mins. from time of placement of call.
Utilizes standard precautions at all times when the potential exists for exposure to blood or body fluids.