Gastroenterology Technician

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician to join our Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift:1st shift
• Schedule: 7a-4:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: BMH Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterology (GI) Technician is responsible for assisting the physician and RN during Gastroenterology procedures, safe transport of the patient between room and lab, and appropriate equipment maintenance. The Gastroenterology (GI) Technician will:

• Apply specialty knowledge to patient care situations.
• Accurately perform set up procedures with appropriate equipment in an effective manner according to the day's schedule of cases.
• Report any suspected defects or malfunctions to RN.
• Demonstrate ability to assist physicians directly in special procedures including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Ensure that labeled specimens are transported to the lab.
• Participate in QA monitoring and interpretation of data.
• Strictly adhere to infection control policies including body substance isolation, blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Accurately perform routine inspections and cleaning of Gl equipment.
• Perform unit specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
• Accurately assist with vital sign monitoring of patients including blood pressure, TPR, pulse oximetry and reports to RN or MD.
• Maintain adequate levels and orderly storage of supplies.
• Accurately completes patient charges, unit and patient records. Demonstrates active participation in unit QA programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate with two-three years of experience in the health care field.
• Able to perform simple math addition and subtraction as well as read and understand written material.
• Must be CPR certified or certification eligible within three months of hire.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Reporting Relationship: Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager, and Department Director.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.