Gastroenterology Technician

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician to join our Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The Gastroenterology (GI) Technician is responsible for assisting the physician and RN during Gastroenterology procedures, safe transport of the patient between room and lab, and appropriate equipment maintenance.

Requirements

High school graduate with two-three years of experience in the health care field.
Able to perform simple math addition and subtraction as well as read and understand written material.
Must be CPR certified or certification eligible within three months of hire.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Apply specialty knowledge to patient care situations.
Accurately perform set up procedures with appropriate equipment in an effective manner according to the day's schedule of cases.
Report any suspected defects or malfunctions to RN.
Demonstrate ability to assist physicians directly in special procedures including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Ensure that labeled specimens are transported to the lab.
Participate in QA monitoring and interpretation of data.
Strictly adhere to infection control policies including body substance isolation, blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.
Accurately perform routine inspections and cleaning of Gl equipment.
Perform unit specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
Accurately assist with vital sign monitoring of patients including blood pressure, TPR, pulse oximetry and reports to RN or MD.
Maintain adequate levels and orderly storage of supplies.
Accurately completes patient charges, unit and patient records.
Demonstrates active participation in unit QA programs.