Gastroenterology Technician

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician for the Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The GI Technician assists physicians and registered nurses during gastrointestinal procedures, transports patients safely between the room and lab, and maintains equipment. The position is scheduled for first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Gastroenterology Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role.

Responsibilities

Apply specialty knowledge to patient-care situations.
Set up procedures accurately with appropriate equipment and according to the daily case schedule.
Report suspected equipment defects or malfunctions to the RN.
Assist physicians directly during special procedures, including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation, endoscopy, and colonoscopy.
Ensure labeled specimens are transported to the lab.
Participate in quality assurance monitoring and interpretation of data.
Follow infection-control policies, including body substance isolation, blood-borne pathogen precautions, and aseptic techniques.
Perform routine inspections and cleaning of GI equipment.
Perform unit-specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with patient vital-sign monitoring, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and pulse oximetry, and report results to the RN or physician.
Maintain adequate supply levels and orderly storage.
Complete patient charges and unit and patient records accurately.
Actively participate in unit quality assurance programs.
Transport patients safely between the room and lab.