GI Technician (SEIU), Part-time, Variable shift

About the role

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients. This position is represented by SEIU.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes.
• Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set-up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes.
• Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
• Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination.
• Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting.
• Demonstrates proper techniques when using ultrasonic washers, changing solutions and quality testing.
• Transports patients between departments.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses.
• Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.
• Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks.
• Collects data for performance improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in Gastroenterology (GI) Lab/Operating Room: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.85. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

Job Shift: Variable Shift. Shift Length: 8 Hours.