GI Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant

GI Tech FT

USPI Lakewood Endoscopy Center is seeking a motivated GI Tech FT to join our team. Lakewood Endoscopy Center is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

NO call, weekends, or holidays!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the care, maintenance, preparation, and cleaning of equipment per manufacturer's guidelines.
• Perform equipment safety checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly, per manufacturer's guidelines.
• Provides assistance to nurses and physician during procedure per the nurses' direction, including but not limited to collecting specimens.
• Maintains stocked rooms and recognizes the need for reordering supplies. Assists purchaser with reordering needed supplies.
• Transports and transfers patients and equipment using recommended body mechanics.
• Maintains files and documents in an organized system as needed.
• Responds to patients and their families promptly using demonstrated effective customer service skills.
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
• Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
• Assists in the placement of patient monitors per the nurses' directions (ie, BP cuffs, pulse oximeter, EKG leads, etc.)
• Mentors new technicians and recommends changes to orientation as necessary.
• Assists with the maintenance of the physical environment of the Center.
• Responsible for communication with equipment repair as appropriate.
• Communicates with Charge Nurse regarding workflow.
• Maintains professionalism within the Center and community.
• Informs Charge Nurse of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• One year experience as a GI tech preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CNA preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

WHO WE ARE:

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Hourly Range: $19-$24 (based on experience)