GI Tech Specialist-1st shift-Monroe Carrel Jr Children's Hospital
About The Position
The GI Tech Specialist supports the Pediatric GI Endoscopy Lab by coordinating the daily patient endoscopy schedule, with occasional guidance from the charge nurse, physician, or staff nurse. The role assists physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after endoscopy procedures by supplying instruments and materials according to the established plan of care. The specialist is expected to competently perform most cases within the assigned service and shift. The position also cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related endoscopy instruments for all areas. It prepares, scans, and assembles instrumentation and equipment for high-level disinfection and sterilization, and provides technical support in selecting instruments and equipment for endoscopy procedures across perioperative areas and clinics. The role works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with potential holiday on-call responsibilities. It is an allied health position in a pediatric endoscopy setting. The stated education requirement is a high school diploma or GED, and the stated work experience level is less than one year. Endoscopy reprocessing and medical experience are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Less than one year of relevant work experience is the stated experience level.
- Ability to assist with endoscopy procedures and prepare, handle, and process related instruments and equipment.
- Ability to follow sterilization procedures, departmental policies, and established processes.
- Ability to operate departmental equipment safely and effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Endoscopy reprocessing experience.
- Medical experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the proceduralist before, during, and after endoscopy procedures.
- Plan, set up, perform, and clean up assigned endoscopy procedures.
- Coordinate the daily patient endoscopy schedule, with occasional guidance from clinical staff.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related endoscopy instruments.
- Prepare instrumentation and equipment for high-level disinfection and sterilization according to recommended procedures and techniques.
- Scan and assemble instrumentation according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
- Perform, document, and monitor quality-control tools.
- Receive and inventory departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively.
- Provide technical support and assist in selecting instruments and equipment for endoscopy procedures across perioperative areas and clinics.
- Maintain equipment and ensure parts inventory is sufficient.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, and safety and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings; the specific package may vary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
