Gastroenterology Tech - FT- Surgery Center at Highlands Ranch

Responsibilities

• Assists other members of the procedure team with gowning, gloving, applying eye protection to perform patient procedures
• Affords assistance in preparing the procedure room for procedures
• Affords assistance in caring for, preparing, maintaining, and after-care of supplies and equipment
• Knows and practices the principles and procedures of aseptic and sterile technique as applicable
• Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and procedures
• Knows how to pre-clean, disinfect, process, and safely store endoscopes according to best practice guidelines, facility policy, and under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for processing and storage
• Participates in procedure validation and TIME OUT processes with the rest of the procedure team
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, other designated processors
• Demonstrates understanding of procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy, and procedures
• Affords assistance in stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies
• Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares rooms, supplies, and equipment, as assigned and directed by Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Prior Experience as a GI Tech and/or Operating Room Technician (ORT) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, required