GI Technical Specialist - Procedure Tech - West Campus Endoscopy

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technical Specialist on the Endoscopy Unit reports to the Nurse Manager. Under general supervision of the RN, assists with endoscopic procedures and provides direct patient care before, during and following GI procedures. Cleans and maintains all endoscopic instruments and equipment. Maintains a clean work area and assists with patient transportation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire
Must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte GI Technical Specialist I position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility
College degree
Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution
Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution
Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training
Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent)
Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions)