GI Technician - GI Lab Endoscopy

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician - GI Lab Endoscopy position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and support activities in the Endoscopy department under the direction of the RN. This includes performing in the GI Assistant role, ensuring patient care, and maintaining a clean and functional environment for procedures. The role emphasizes quality, patient experience, and responsible resource management.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 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.

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, checking for proper function and completeness, and reporting faulty equipment.
• Anticipates physician needs in the procedure room, passing instruments, scopes, and supplies.
• Checks GI suite to ensure a clean environment, assists with cleaning during room turnover and terminal cleaning, and cleans and restocks GI rooms daily.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Uses computer system effectively for daily activities, such as printing the endoscopy schedule.
• Attends in-services, inventory, and mandatory meetings.
• Supports Health First's People Centered Caring philosophy.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED