GI Lab Tech

Trinity Health Corporation•Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

If you are an GI Lab Tech who's interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the St Joseph Medical Center team! What we offer: Benefits from Day One Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Referral Rewards

Requirements

High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
1-2 years of previous job-related experience preferred
Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Gastroenterology Technical Specialist (SGNA) preferred

Nice To Haves

Gastroenterology Technical Specialist (SGNA) preferred

Responsibilities

Set up procedure rooms and equipment before and after each procedure. Perform cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces.
Utilization of personal protective equipment
Assist Registered Nurses and physicians with endoscopic procedures utilizing endotherapy, and obtaining laboratory specimens. Utilization of personal protective equipment. Assist with the transportation of patients to and from procedure rooms, to pre or post procedure area.
Assist in the turning and positioning of patients. Assisting with the application of monitoring equipment, oxygen, and suctioning; under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Assist the Registered Nurses care for patients in the pre and post procedural area: cleaning and dressing of procedure carts, escorting discharged patients to the exit via wheelchair, assist with data collection of vital signs and urine specimens.
Perform pre cleaning, manual cleaning, and high level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories
Perform errands and stocking: delivering laboratory specimens to the laboratory, stock work areas with required equipment and linen, maintain the procedure area by breaking down boxes, deliver or pick up equipment from other areas of the hospital