G.I. Technician, GI Services, Full time, 9am-5:30pm

Job Description

The G.I. Technician is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for G.I. procedures, and assisting the physician during the G.I. procedures. This position works as a team member to contribute to the overall efficiency of the G.I. Services department.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to apply knowledge to adult patients

Required Experience

Required:

• Current BCLS card
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of G.I. practices and medical terminology
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and precautions
• Knowledge of G.I. scopes, instruments, supplies, equipment and their use

Preferred:

• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of Operating Room Technician program with certification or at least 2 years of G.I. experience