GI Tech Specialist
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a GI Tech Specialist to join the GI Endoscopy Services Unit in Nashville, Tennessee. This role assists with the coordination of the daily patient endoscopy schedule, provides technical support to physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after procedures, and ensures the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all endoscopic equipment. VUMC is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where expertise is valued and growth is encouraged.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Relevant Work Experience
- Experience Level: Less than 1 year
- Equipment Maintenance (Novice)
- Sterilization Preparation (Novice)
- Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness)
- Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice)
- Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness)
- Departmental Policies & Procedures (Novice)
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes all flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes and related Endoscopy instruments for all areas.
- 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.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
