Gastroenterology (GI) Technician

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

The GI Technician is a member of the patient care team, who, under the direct supervision of the RN, assists physicians during gastroenterology and pulmonology procedures. They are also responsible for safely reprocessing endoscopy equipment for patient use according to the manufacturer instructions for use and in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up procedure rooms, checks equipment integrity, calibrates monitors/scopes, as well as ensures supplies are ready in advance.
• Assists physicians with endoscopic procedures by anticipating instrument needs under supervision of the registered nurse.
• Assists with positioning of the patient.
• Assists with collection and preparation of endoscopy specimens.
• Collects, labels, and transports biological biopsy specimens, and documents pertinent data in patient medical records.
• Performs leak testing, washing and high-level disinfection or sterilization of endoscopes and accessories following strict guidelines.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Assists with cleaning endoscopy area as needed.
• Monitors stock levels, and troubleshoots or arranges technical repairs for malfunctioning scopes and machinery.

Other information:

Required

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Endoscopy Technician Certification, CRCST, CSPDT, CST or provides evidence of successfully completing a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology.
• Completion of the SGNA Associates Program within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred

• Prior GI Technician or Endoscopy Reprocessing experience

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.