GI Technician - GI Lab Endoscopy

Health First Careers • Cocoa Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician - GI Lab Endoscopy position is responsible for performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care and support within the Endoscopy department, under the direction of the RN. This role may involve functioning as a GI Assistant. Key responsibilities include adhering to infection control policies, maintaining equipment, anticipating physician needs, ensuring a clean environment, and effectively using the computer system for daily tasks. The technician will also contribute to patient satisfaction and participate in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience as Surgical Technologist or GI assistant preferred.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Able to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to assist with procedures.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Able to lift, turn, pull, and push equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
• Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste and known or unknown diseases.
• Working under stressful situations.
• Continuous concentration on an activity.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience as Surgical Technologist or GI assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows infection control policy and utilizes personal protection devices.
• Cleans scopes and equipment following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows current policies, procedures, and SGNA standards.
• Accurately handles and identifies specimens properly.
• Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment, checks for proper function, and reports faulty equipment.
• Anticipates needs of the physician in the procedure room, passing instruments, scopes, and supplies.
• Checks GI suite to ensure a clean environment and assists with cleaning during room turnover and terminal cleaning.
• Cleans and restocks GI rooms daily.
• Participates in a performance improvement activity.
• Uses computer system effectively for daily activities, such as printing the endoscopy schedule.
• Attends in-services, inventory, and mandatory meetings.
• Supports Health First philosophy of People Centered Caring.
• Displays a positive image and demonstrates concern for patients, visitors, associates, and physicians.
• Assists with precepting new technical personnel.
• Maintains professional relations and communicates effectively with physicians, vendor representatives, staff members, nursing management, and staff from other hospital departments.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPS scores.
• Demonstrates competency in setting up for procedures in a cost-effective manner.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to changes in duty assignments.
• Shares responsibility of call coverage.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution.
• Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.
• Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.
• It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED