GI LAB TECHNICIAN

GI Lab Technician

The GI Lab Technician assists with endoscopic procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assumes responsibilities of GI Lab Assistant by preparing the procedural labs with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Patient Care
• Quality Assessment and Improvement.
• Personal Image and Conduct.
• Communication
• Adherence to Hospital/Department Policy

Specialty Functions:

• Prepares the GI Lab procedure room daily, maintaining adequate supplies and equipment to assure continuity of patient care and patient flow.
• Cleans and handles all endoscopy equipment according to established policy.
• Assists the physician performing the GI procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program or previous Nurse Aide or equivalent patient care experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASTCA Certification.
• One (1) year Endoscopy Unit experience.

License, Certification & Clearances:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN:

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO:

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment:

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Extreme Heat - X

Extreme Cold - X

Heights - X

Confined Spaces - X

Extreme Noise(>85dB) - X

Mechanical Hazards - X

Use of Vibrating Tools - X

Operates Vehicle (company) - X

Operates Heavy Equipment - X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X - X

Rotates All Shifts - X

8 Hours Shifts - X - X

10-12 Hours Shifts - X - X

On-Call - X - X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - X - X

Travel Between Sites - X - X

Direct Patient Care - X - X

Respirator Protective Equipment - X - X

Eye Protection - X

Head Protection (hard hat) - X

Hearing Protection - X

Hand Protection - X - X

Feet, Toe Protection - X

Body Protection - X - X

Latex Exposure - X - X

Solvent Exposure - X

Paint (direct use) Exposure - X

Dust (sanding) Exposure - X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure - X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - X - X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - X

Mist Exposure - X

Wax Stripper (direct use) - X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X - X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X

Laser Exposure - X

Physical Demands:

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Bending (Stooping) - X - X

Sitting - X - X

Walking - X - X

Climbing Stairs - X - X

Climbing Ladders - X

Standing - X - X

Kneeling - X - X

Squatting (Crouching) - X - X

Twisting/Turning - X - X

Keyboard/Computer Operation - X - X

Gross Grasp - X - X

Fine Finger Manipulation - X - X

Hand/Arm Coordination - X - X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - X - 20# - 50#

Carry - X - 10# - 10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients - X - X

Seeing Near w/Acuity - X - X

Feeling (Sensation) - X - X

Color Vision - X - X

Hearing Clearly - X - X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead - X - X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level - X

Reaching Forward - X