GI Technician - Hamilton Surgery Center - Full-time - Day

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

2d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Performs the role of GI endoscopy technician on all interventional endoscopy, as well as on all general endoscopy cases. Assists the interventional endoscopist in all procedures and provides high quality assistance in the endoscopy suite. Assists with the preparation of endoscopy procedures, anticipate physician needs during endoscopy procedures, and assists with the clean-up of the endoscopy suite. Assists in the cleaning and sterilization of the endoscopes.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent.
One year acute care experience with minimum nine months experience working in acute care GI endoscopy unit.
AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
Possesses advanced knowledge of aspects of interventional GI endoscopy procedures including ERCP, EUS, enteral stenting, and endoscopic mucosal resection, and ablation of Barretts esophagus.
Proficiency in handling specific equipment and accessories used in interventional GI endoscopy procedures.
Proficiency in improving room turnover time
6 months training in interventional endoscopy. On the job training with related healthcare experience specifically in interventional GI endoscopy.

Responsibilities

Assists physician and RN with endoscopic procedures as directed by the interventional endoscopist or circulating RN, where appropriate.
Assists the circulating nurse with implementing a plan of care to include positioning, confirmation of procedure, care of specimens, and room turnover.
Anticipates the need of the interventional endoscopist, using knowledge of endoscopic procedures, which includes passing instruments and other items appropriate to the procedure.
Assists the interventional endoscopist in operating accessory devices and instruments under the direct supervision of the endoscopist.
Establishes and maintains an organized field.
Ensures procedure room is kept neat and clean throughout patient procedure.
Maintains log books for Cidex solutions, scope tracking and scope usage.
Demonstrates appropriate set up of equipment.
Handles equipment with care and realizes value of equipment.
Accepts responsibility for keeping equipment properly functioning.
Performs basic trouble-shooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly.
Properly identifies patient prior to transport following established Capital Health guidelines.
Transports Endoscopy patient safely to the Endo Suite, providing patient comfort and privacy at all times.
Keeps siderails up at all times for patient safety, endures brakes are engaged when not transporting.
Assists patients to and from bathroom in Endo suite as needed.
Adheres to the policies and procedures in "clean" techniques in the endoscopy unit, and aseptic techniques where appropriate and takes corrective action when any unsafe practice, condition, or break in standard clean technique is observed and reports information to the nurse manager.
Maintains endoscopic equipment, including cleaning and high-level disinfection where appropriate.
Understands and follows safety standards of hazardous materials.
Mixes Cidex solution using gloves, goggles and fluid barrier gown.
Assures fans and ventilating system is functioning.
Follows MSDS guidelines for splash or spills.
Maintains biohazard labels on tubs of Cidex.
Functions independently in setting up procedure room and equipment for all interventional endoscopy cases according to physician preference and patient procedure.
Obtains supplies and equipment and determines them to be in good working order before a case begins.
Performs basic trouble-shooting for equipment and instruments when not functioning properly.
Restocks assigned endoscopy room with designated supplies.
Completes all assigned tasks in an organized and thorough manner.
Transports specimens as directed.
Disposes of trash and linen, exercising universal precautions.
Responds appropriately to patient/physician complaints.
Maintains effective working rapport with co-workers, physicians, patients, family and other hospital employees.

Benefits

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program