Gastrointestinal Technician

Gastrointestinal Technician (GI Tech)

We are seeking a Gastrointestinal Technician (GI Tech), internally referred to as GI Lab Tech or Endo Tech, in our GI Lab. As a GI Tech, you are 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures
• Plays a key support role in procedures involving the digestive system, especially during endoscopic exams like colonoscopies and upper endoscopies
• Hands sterilized instruments, scopes and/or supplies to the physician during the procedure without unnecessary delay
• Assist co-workers in the provision of continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults and older adults
• Responsible for adhering to regulations, standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities
• Acts as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Graduate of a training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience (GI setting), preferred

Temporary