GI Tech - Endoscopy

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

18d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The G.I. Technician is 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. The G.I. Technician is responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures. The G.I. Tech 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. Is 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
Graduate of a training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience (GI setting) preferred.
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) preferred.

Responsibilities

responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures
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