GI/Endo Tech

GI Assistant

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the Endoscopy department under the direction of the R.N. Technical activities may include performing in the GI Assistant role within the Endoscopy Department.

Quality/No Harm:

• Follows infection control policy, utilizes personal protection devices as indicated in the universal precautions policy.
• Cleans scopes / equipment following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows current policies and procedures and SGNA standards.
• Accurately handles and identifies specimens properly; demonstrates care of specimens as required.
• Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment checks for proper function and completeness. Reports on faulty equipment per policy.
• Anticipates needs of physician in the procedure room, passing instruments/scopes, and supplies as needed.
• Checks GI suite to ensure a clean environment.
• Assists with cleaning during room turnover and terminal cleaning as necessary.
• Cleans and restocks GI rooms daily.
• Participates in a performance improvement activity to improve department, patient or physician satisfaction.
• Uses computer system effectively as needed for daily activities, such as printing endoscopy schedule.
• Attend in-services, inventory and mandatory meetings.

Customer Experience:

• Supports Health First philosophy of People Centered Caring.
• Displays a positive image and demonstrates a concern for patients, visitors, associates and physicians.
• Assists with precepting new technical personnel.
• Maintains professional relations and communicates effectively with physicians, vendor representatives, staff members, nursing management, and staff from other hospital departments.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPS scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others.

Stewardship:

• Demonstrates competency in setting up for procedure in a cost-effective manner.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to changes in duty assignments.
• Shares responsibility of call coverage.

Work Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience as Surgical Technologist or GI assistant preferred.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Able to speak, read and write in the English language.

Physical Demands:

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to assist with procedures.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, and push equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift.
• Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste and known or unknown diseases.

Mental Demands:

• Working under stressful situations.
• Continuous concentration on a activity.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.