GI Technician - GI Lab Endoscopy

Health First Careers • Cocoa Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician performs a variety of technical activities related to patient care and support in the Endoscopy department under the direction of the RN. Technical activities may include performing in the GI Assistant role within the Endoscopy Department.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 and procedures and SGNA standards.
• Accurately handles and identifies specimens properly.
• Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment, checks for proper function and completeness, and reports faulty equipment.
• Anticipates needs of the physician in the procedure room, passing instruments/scopes, and supplies as needed.
• 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 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED