Gastroenterology Technician

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Full Time, Mon-Fri, 0700-1730 /10-hour shifts, Variable Day Off or 0900-1730/8-hour shifts, Call Required Performs technical, clerical and direct patient care activities as directed by an RN/MD. Provides care in preparation and assisting with GI procedures/tests; decontaminates and reprocesses equipment and instrumentation; maintains supply levels and stocks areas; maintains GI scopes and systems. Works under the direction and supervision of the Gastroenterology RN.

Requirements

2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience

Responsibilities

Assists in preparation of patients for GI procedures/tests, i.e. VS, weights, etc. and assists with GI procedures/test as directed by RN/MD.
Ensures that supplies, equipment and instrumentation are available and set-up for procedures.
Processes patient specimens; collects breath hydrogen samples.
Decontaminates, cleans, and reprocesses equipment.
Stocks patient care and reprocessing areas, maintaining adequate supply levels and maintaining neat and orderly direct care and support areas.
Provides clerical support for GI Lab/procedures. (i.e., Answers phone clearly, identifying self and unit, acts as courier as needed, completing tasks promptly and completely).
Completes special assignments within designated time frames.
Assists with patient charge process as directed and prepares patient charts for Medical Records within 24 hours of discharge.
Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment which is in compliance with infection control, safety, OSHA, and other regulatory processes.
Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.