Gastrointestinal Tech - Full Time - 10's
About The Position
The Gastrointestinal Technician works under the supervision of an RN to perform a variety of duties for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Performs direct patient care of patients undergoing an endoscopic procedure. Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Sets up table, instruments and supplies required for specific procedures ensuring appropriate instruments, scopes and supplies are accurately set up Follows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies according to established written procedures. Assist the patient before, and during the procedure by assisting with appropriate hospital clothing, positing patient and providing emotional support as needed. Assist physicians, passes instruments, medical devices and adjust lighting as needed during procedure. Demonstrates competence in care of specimens, (biopsies, cultures, frozen section) and in the accurate recording, labeling, and handling of specimens at all times. Cleans all equipment, instruments, carts and rooms following written process and procedures and restocks / resets for next procedure. Restocks room as required Attends staff and hospital wide meetings. Serves on Hospital wide taskforces as assigned Consistently interacts with physicians, peers, other departmental personnel, volunteers and external service providers in a courteous and professional manner. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care –Tri-Valley patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Healthcare experience required
- Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language
- Ability to work as a valued team member
- Problem identification and resolution skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, staff members and physicians
- Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.
- Understands any age-related patient needs
- Strong computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- College level education desirable
- Graduate of a medical assistant, nursing assistant, or surgical technologist program desirable
- Previous healthcare experience in surgery or gastrointestinal/endoscopic lab preferred
- Medical assistant or nursing assistant certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Sets up table, instruments and supplies required for specific procedures ensuring appropriate instruments, scopes and supplies are accurately set up
- Follows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.
- Discards any contaminated supplies according to established written procedures.
- Assist the patient before, and during the procedure by assisting with appropriate hospital clothing, positing patient and providing emotional support as needed.
- Assist physicians, passes instruments, medical devices and adjust lighting as needed during procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in care of specimens, (biopsies, cultures, frozen section) and in the accurate recording, labeling, and handling of specimens at all times.
- Cleans all equipment, instruments, carts and rooms following written process and procedures and restocks / resets for next procedure.
- Restocks room as required
- Attends staff and hospital wide meetings.
- Serves on Hospital wide taskforces as assigned
- Consistently interacts with physicians, peers, other departmental personnel, volunteers and external service providers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
