GI Tech

Responsibilities

• The G.I. Technician is directly accountable to the G.I. RN, the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services and indirectly to the House Supervisor and the CNO/ Administrator.
• The G.I. Technician is responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures.
• Hands sterilized instruments, scopes and/or supplies to the physician during the procedure without unnecessary delay.
• Aid co-workers in the provision of continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults and older adults.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
• Act as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of a training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience (GI setting) preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.