GI Technician Per Diem Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA Sterile Processing

GI Technician

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: GI Lab

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Pay Rate: $32.00/hr.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The GI Lab Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and physician. This position is responsible for supporting the GI Lab Department to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The GI Lab Technician maintains smooth, effective communication and collaboration between healthcare practitioners, departments and patients. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: management and maintenance of instruments and equipment, data collection, advanced knowledge of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, and is accountable for patient transfer and discharge flow processes. This position must meet call requirement and able to be cross trained to the Pre-op Unit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical and information technology systems.
• Manages and acknowledges patient-family-significant other expectations to create positive experiences.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet population specific competencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely maintain and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care.
• Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.
• Contributes to an effective, clean and safe working environment.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.
• Follows directions and communicates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team in an organized, clear and timely manner.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, standard work and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.