GI Technician

Essential Functions

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  Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs personal care for the comfort and well-being of the patient; including but not limited to assisting patients with bedpan and/or with ambulating to the restroom, transfers to bed, wheelchair and/or stretcher, turning and positioning patients. Escorts patients as needed.
  
  

  
  



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  Sets up rooms for procedures including setting up computer with patient's name and procedure, making occupied and unoccupied beds. Assists with room/unit inventory, ordering and distribution of supplies.
  
  

  
  



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  Cleans endoscopes either by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
  
  

  
  



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  Assists with oxygen therapy by maintenance of oxygen therapy, safety measures and care of oxygen equipment.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
  
  

  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
  
  

  
  



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  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  
  

  
  



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  Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
  
  

  
  



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  Must have manual and finger dexterity.
  
  

  
  



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  Physical abilities testing required.
  
  

  
  

Education, Experience and Certifications

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  High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

  
  



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  Surgical or GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II with Department of Facility Services preferred.
  
  

  
  



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  BLS required per policy guidelines.
  
  

  
  



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  Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
  
  

  
  



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  Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
  



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  Computer skills preferred.