Technical Associate

Essential Functions:
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Collects data related to patient needs, problems or concerns and performs clinical measurements (i.e., vital signs).

• Assists, under the direction of the GI Registered Nurse, in the implementation of the established plan of care.

• Provides procedural assistance to the Gastroenterologist and GI Registered Nurse before, during, and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Participates in quality management and performance improvement activities as directed.

• Collaborates with the Gastroenterology team and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.

Non‐Essential Functions:
Duties the employee may perform that are not essential as defined in the job description.

• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) online course completion through the Society of Gastrointestinal Assistants (SGNA)
• Previous patient care experience

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) online course completion through the Society of Gastrointestinal Assistants (SGNA) within 18 months of hire

Preferred:

• CPR Certification

Work Environment

• Lifting heavy objects; must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. Potential burns from steam sterilizers. Potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Potential punctures from sharp instruments. Potential punctures from contaminated sharps/instruments. Work in a small confined space. Potential falls from water on floor.
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  PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
  • Technicians are required to wear full‐face shields, bonnet to cover hair, gloves and impervious gowns in the decontamination area. Hot mitt gloves are to be worn to prevent sterilizer burns.

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Coded ‐ Access to diagnosis codes/service codes/billing information ‐ Level 2