GI Technician

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the physician while performing endoscopic procedures, including obtaining tissue biopsies. Cleans, sterilizes and maintains endoscopes and all accessories in working order.

Requirements

Direct patient care experience
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Knowledge of flexible endoscopes, cleaning and care preferred

Nice To Haves

Six (6) month recent procedure experience
Gastroenterology Technical Specialist (GTS)
Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

Responsibilities

Assist with admission and dismissal of patients
Perform periodic focus assessment and report observations to RN or physician
Confer with physician and charge nurse regarding changes in patient condition
Perform patient care and implement intervention as delegated by RN or physician
Set up rooms for endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Assist physician and /or RN with endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Clean and high level disinfect flexible endoscope
Apply safety and infection control measures
Communicate effectively with patient, family, physicians and healthcare team
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Other duties may be assigned as required.