GI Technician - Westlake Endoscopy

About the role

A caregiver in this position works 6:30am to 3:00pm or 7:00am to 3:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist in assessment and identification of physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs of the patient, obtain vital signs, and notify Registered Nurses of any pertinent findings.
• Perform rounds on patients in the prep/observation area to meet patient needs and enhance the patient experience and communicate when necessary.
• Assist physicians and/or nurses during procedures and tests within scope of competency.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by cleaning and defrosting refrigerators, removing dirty linen appropriately, cleaning and preparing patient carts, and cleaning and processing endoscopy instruments and equipment per policy maintaining PPE.
• Maintain quality control within the department.
• Tear down procedure rooms at the end of the day and prepare rooms for the next day cases, including restocking supplies.
• Transports patients utilizing safe techniques.
• Aid in equipment management within the department as well as all cases outside of the department by troubleshooting and following up on all equipment issues and requesting assistance when needed.
• Maintain inventories and communicate to appropriate personnel of needs.
• Utilize software applications as appropriate.
• Assist with breath tests in GI Special Testing Lab.
• Receive patients at reception area and facilitate throughput.
• Prepare charts, track patients in Op Time, and communicate to RNs all special patient needs.
• Assist in scheduling procedures and assist with functions at the control desk when necessary.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• A high school diploma or GED
• A Medical Assistant certification and/or one year of hospital experience utilizing medical terminology and computers
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience and/or experience in a Gastroenterology Lab or Operating Room.
• A Medical Assistant certification.
• A Certification from the Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.

Physical Requirements

This job also requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress.

Pay

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $19.25
Maximum hourly: $25.95

Schedule

Part Time

Shift

Days