GI Tech - Part Time

Yale New Haven Health•North Haven, CT

About The Position

The GI Tech supports patient care under the general direction of the Patient Service Manager and/or Clinical Nurse. The role performs direct and indirect patient-care activities, completes assigned duties within appropriate timeframes, and contributes to a positive, collaborative work environment. The GI Tech demonstrates customer-service excellence and supports patient- and family-centered care through participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. The position provides technical support for GI procedures, including preparing procedure rooms and patients, assisting the Clinical Nurse and physician during procedures, transporting patients, handling specimens, and cleaning and processing endoscopic equipment. The GI Tech helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment, supports efficient room turnover, and participates in competency, education, and unit activities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least one year of patient-care or ambulatory clinical-support experience as a PCA, ACA, MA, GI Tech, or in an equivalent role.
Complete 10 continuing education units (CEUs) annually and annual unit-specific competencies.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; read instructional materials and labels.
Ability to participate as a member of the patient-care team and take directions.
Ability to push, pull, bend, and stand as required.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform tasks requiring physical endurance and dexterity, using proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment, identify problems, and initiate repair or replacement when needed.
Support nursing staff and the care team during emergencies by obtaining equipment and supplies, delivering laboratory specimens, completing blood bank pickups, and assisting with other general emergency procedures.
Apply aseptic technique and assist with opening sterile supplies; check sterile supplies for expiration and arrange replacement of outdated items with the Clinical Nurse.
Clean, handle, store, pre-clean, decontaminate, and, where applicable, sterilize scopes and accessories according to manufacturer recommendations and established procedures.
Assist the Clinical Nurse with patient care, maintaining patient comfort, privacy, and patient-centered care practices.
Prepare procedure rooms and patients according to procedure, including taking vital signs and performing EKG or point-of-care testing under the Clinical Nurse's direction when applicable.
Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulation, verifying identity using approved identifiers and introducing self to patients and families.
Promote a safe environment, including appropriate attention to oxygen, side rails, restraints, and electrical equipment.
Coordinate with the Clinical Nurse to review schedules, plan for equipment and supplies, and solve operational problems.
Assist with lifting, transferring, and positioning patients; anticipate the needs of the Endoscopist or physician, including specimen collection and other assistance during procedures.
Handle and process specimens according to policy and procedure under the Clinical Nurse's direction; assist with end-of-procedure activities and transport equipment for advanced cleaning.
Participate in patient-safety and quality or performance-improvement initiatives as assigned.
Facilitate rooming and patient transport; report inadequate supplies, faulty equipment, or environmental problems to the Patient Service Manager or designated charge nurse.
Maintain equipment and equipment parts in clean, organized, and working condition; follow SGNA recommended practices and written instructions for endoscopic equipment.
Help keep the environment clean and organized, prepare and turn over rooms, and assist with room cleaning, patient transport, opening sterile supplies, and obtaining equipment to support efficient turnover.
Maintain daily equipment records as directed and within the scope of responsibility; follow universal precautions and clean-technique principles when handling equipment.
Anticipate equipment needs for scheduled procedures.
Complete required online education and occupational health requirements, participate in continuing education and staff meetings, and review materials and minutes when unable to attend.
Support a learning-oriented environment and contribute as a team member to department cohesion and a positive working environment.