Gastrointestinal Technician

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Gastrointestinal Technician (GI Tech) , internally referred to as GI Lab Tech or Endo Tech, in our GI Lab. As a GI Tech, you are directly accountable to the G.I. RN, the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services and, indirectly, to the House Supervisor and the CNO/Administrator. Shift’s Available : Days Employment Type : Full Time (with on-call requirement) Hours : 8 hour shifts, 6:30am – 3:00pm Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience (GI setting)

Responsibilities

Responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures
Plays a key support role in procedures involving the digestive system, especially during endoscopic exams like colonoscopies and upper endoscopies
Hands sterilized instruments, scopes and/or supplies to the physician during the procedure without unnecessary delay
Assist co-workers in the provision of continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults and older adults
Responsible for adhering to regulations, standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities
Acts as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate