GI Technologist - Riverside Med Center - Gastroenterology-Specl Proced - Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente • Riverside, CA

120d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, provides functional guidance to assigned staff; incubate patients; analyzes collected specimens; and assist GI/Pulm physicians with endoscopic and bronchoscopic procedures.

Requirements

• Six (6) months recent (within the past 3 years) experience in a GI/Pulmonary setting required.
• Knowledge of GI procedures & equipment.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service.

Nice To Haves

• GI Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient specimens.
• Perform venipuncture and skin punctures to obtain blood samples.
• Perform samples and specimens for lab analysis.
• Perform routine diagnostic test.
• Anesthetize patients with topical or aerosol medication.
• Assist physicians and medical staff with procedures, diagnostic examinations and treatments.
• Assist physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
• Assist with protocological procedures (e.g., sigmoid exams).
• Select and pass instruments.
• Record and chart patient data.
• Interview patients and collect patient data.
• Consult with physicians concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Report negative/positive specimens to physician.
• Explain test procedures and purpose.
• Analyze collected specimens for volume, acidity or other standard measures.
• Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.
• Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures.
• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Lift patients.
• Modify treatment techniques, which do not require change in physician orders.
• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.
• Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures.
• Prepare samples and specimens for lab analysis.
• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic test and medical procedures.
• Respond to emergencies (i.e., Code Blue) and stat requests.
• Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.
• Take record and monitor patient vital signs.
• Transport patients to/from procedure area.
• Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations.
• Assist physician in gastroenterology/procedures (for example, endoscopies/bronchoscopies).
• Assist physician with holding scope during GI procedures.
• Monitor I.V. solutions.
• Prepare solutions and surgical tissue specimens.
• Centrifuge or filter and separate specimens.
• Dilute specimens.
• Prepare control slides, clean procedure rooms and work area.
• Pick up; deliver other specimens to and from laboratory.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment and instruments.
• Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Check emergency equipment.
• Prepare procedures and exam rooms.
• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.
• Set up instruments and surgical trays.
• Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Decontaminate equipment.
• Notify coordinator/charge for repair of equipment.
• Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Perform minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment.
• Replace expendable parts on equipment.
• Test equipment.
• Notify coordinator/charge for equipment and supplies.
• Dispose of used syringes and contaminated materials.
• Inventory equipment and supplies.
• Replenish supplies and equipment.
• Orient and train new or less experienced personnel.
• Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs.
• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Conduct in-service training.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibility and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed