GI Technician (PRN)

Tyvan LLC•Green Bay, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician assists physicians and nursing staff in the preparation, performance, and recovery of gastrointestinal procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopies. This role ensures that equipment is properly prepared, maintained, and sterilized while supporting patient care throughout the procedure process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or within a specified timeframe)
Knowledge of infection control practices and sterile techniques
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to Navigate/Utilize Electronic Medical Record
Understand/Comply with Hospital Policy and Procedures.
Maintains skill level by continuing education, collaborative training with co-workers and physicians and annual skills checkoffs.

Nice To Haves

SGNA Certification as a GI Technician or relevant healthcare experience is preferred AND/OR required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician, including but not limited to intraprocedural support.
Assists physicians with endoscopic procedures, including accurate retrieval of specimens, specimen preservation, labeling, and transportation of specimens to the lab.
Assists in initiating and/or collaborating with the team for all safety initiatives, such as the timeout process, traceability of equipment used, and reporting of safety events.
Organizes and prepares procedure rooms and equipment according to each physician's specification, checking and assembling the proper instruments and equipment needed.
Performs high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes safely and effectively based on established standards.
Cleans, calibrates, operates, and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines.
Reports and documents equipment repairs.
Documents procedures, images, videos, and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
Assists in maintaining inventory for the unit by informing the unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies.
Performs various clerical duties which may include answering of phones, filing, data entry, scheduling and compilation of patient records.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor/department director.
Attend staff meetings or other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.