GI Tech / Pain Tech (CNA, ED tech encouraged to apply)

About the role

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• Compensation
• Benefits and more
• Schedule Details/Additional Information
• Major Responsibilities
• Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
• Education Required
• Experience Required
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists in surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including epidural steroid injections, neuro stimulator electrode implants, trigger point injections, lumbar sympathetic blocks, regional IV administrations, epidural catheter insertions, radio frequency ablations (RFA's), nerve injections with neurolysis, discographies, vertebralplasties and kyphoplasties.
• Performs point of care testing and records results. Monitors patient's vital signs before, during, and after procedures.
• Organizes and prepares procedure room ensuring proper sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Provides basic instructions and answers patient's questions prior to procedures. Refers complex questions to RN's or physicians.
• Maintains working knowledge of all procedural equipment in the department and conducts routine maintenance suggested by the manufacturer and outlined in department policies and procedures.
• Processes patient prescription requests communicating patient needs to the physician.
• Prepares equipment for sterile processing by cleaning and wrapping instruments.
• Orders, receives and stocks pain management department supplies and maintains adequate inventory.
• Assists clerical staff with office procedures including scheduling of appointments, greeting of patients, entry of patient charges and calling to remind patients of appointments.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
• Performs high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes in a safe and effective manner based on established standards.
• Cleans, calibrates, operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines. Reports and documents equipment repairs.
• Documents procedures, images, videos and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for unit by informing unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies. Performs various clerical duties which includes answering of phones, filing, data entry, scheduling and compilation of patient records.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.

Requirements

• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a nursing assistant, medical assistant or similar patient care position.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in patient care that includes experiences in administering injections, IV insertions and knowledge of prescription medications and dosage instructions.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Skills

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to: - Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. - Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. - Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. - Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Exposed to normal office/clinic environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must be able to: - Wear lead aprons with the weight resting on shoulders. - Have speech, hearing, & sight for communication during procedures in which incumbents are working side-by-side and must have touch and fine motor skill coordination.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing including gloves, gown, and masks with eye shields, laser glasses, foot, and hair covers just be worn as necessary.