GI Technician (Registry 8 hrs)

Humboldt Park Health•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician is accountable to and performs duties under the direct, onsite supervision of the RN when providing delegated patient care. The GI technician contributes to optimal patient outcomes by providing delegated patient care after demonstrating competency. They communicate with patients and families, and strive to maintain a steady level of productivity. The role also involves maintaining regulatory agency requirements, nursing, and Hospital policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of GI Lab experience
High School/GED required
CPR

Responsibilities

Assists in data collection to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses, i.e. Vital signs.
Assisting, under the direction of the GI Registered Nurse, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and physicians, identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family, and manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Consults other departments as needed and as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Assisting the physician and GI Registered Nurse before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Providing and maintaining a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organizations and employers.
Complies with ethical, professional and legal standards inherent in patient care and professional conduct, e.g., patient’s bill of rights.
Participates in quality management activities as directed, understands practice issues and continues to stay educated in the field of gastroenterology.
Collaborates with the gastroenterology team and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Follows regulatory bodies and the SGNA on the proper method to clean, disinfect and store endoscopes.