GI Technician

Essential Functions

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cleans endoscopes either by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy by maintenance of oxygen therapy, safety measures and care of oxygen equipment.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

Physical Requirements

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
• Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical or GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II with Department of Facility Services preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
• Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
• Computer skills preferred.