GI Tech Specialist
About The Position
The GI Tech Specialist assists the GI Endoscopy Services Unit with coordinating the daily patient endoscopy schedule, occasionally with guidance from a charge nurse, physician, or staff nurse. The role supports patient care before, during, and after endoscopy procedures by providing the instruments and supplies required by the proceduralist according to the established care plan. The specialist is able to competently perform most cases in a given service or shift and cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related endoscopy instruments for all areas. The position includes preparing, operating, scanning, and assembling instrumentation and equipment; supporting procedure setup and cleanup; maintaining a safe and orderly work environment; monitoring and documenting quality control; and receiving and inventorying supplies and equipment. The stated schedule is 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with a late stay on Wednesday and Thursday off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Less than one year of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the proceduralist before, during, and after endoscopy procedures to facilitate patient care.
- Plan, set up, perform, and clean up assigned endoscopy procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
- Perform, document, and monitor quality-control tools.
- Receive and inventory departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Prepare instrumentation and equipment for high-level disinfection and sterilization according to recommended procedures and techniques, supporting perioperative areas and clinics.
- Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively.
- Scan and assemble instrumentation according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
- Provide technical support and assist in selecting instruments and equipment for endoscopy procedures across perioperative areas.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related endoscopy instruments.
Benefits
- The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
