GI Tech Specialist PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists GI Endoscopy Services Unit with the coordination of the daily patient endoscopy schedule with occasional guidance from the charge nurse, physician, or staff nurse. Facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after endoscopy procedures by providing the instruments and supplies required by the proceduralist according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. GI Tech is able to perform competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Cleans, disinfects and sterilize all flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes and related Endoscopy instruments for all areas.

Requirements

Relevant Work Experience
1 year
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Departmental Policies & Procedures (Novice)
Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice)
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness)
Sterilization Preparation (Novice)
Equipment Maintenance (Novice)

Responsibilities

Facilitates patient care, by assisting the proceduralist before, during and after endoscopy procedures.
Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned endoscopy procedure.
Maintains the work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for high-level disinfection and sterilization to support all perioperative areas and clinics.
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Provides technical support and assists in selecting instruments and equipment for Endoscopy Procedures for all Perioperative areas.