GI Technician

Prime Healthcare • Huntington Beach, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The G.I. Technician serves as a scrub assistant to the physician during invasive gastrointestinal procedures, handing sterilized instruments, scopes, and supplies to the physician without unnecessary delay. The role supports continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults while adhering to applicable regulations, standards, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The technician participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

The position is at Huntington Beach Hospital, a 131-bed acute-care community hospital and member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The G.I. Technician is directly accountable to the G.I. RN, OR Charge Nurse, and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor and CNO/Administrator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, as required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a G.I. setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures.
• Hand sterilized instruments, scopes, and supplies to the physician during procedures without unnecessary delay.
• Assist co-workers in providing continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
• Act as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED