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Health First · 1 month ago

GI Technician - GI Lab Endoscopy

Brevard County, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Health First is dedicated to providing quality patient care, and they are seeking a GI Technician to perform various technical activities related to patient care in the Endoscopy department. The role involves supporting the R.N. in the GI lab, ensuring infection control, and contributing to a positive patient experience.

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Responsibilities

Follows infection control policy, utilizes personal protection devices as indicated in the universal precautions policy. Cleans scopes / equipment following appropriate infection control procedures

Demonstrates knowledge of and follows current policies and procedures and SGNA standards (to be measured by written test on SGNA standards

Accurately handles and identifies specimens properly; demonstrates care of specimens as required

Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment checks for proper function and completeness. Reports on faulty equipment per policy

Anticipates needs of physician in the procedure room, passing instruments/scopes, and supplies as needed

Checks GI suite to ensure a clean environment. Assists with cleaning during room turnover and terminal cleaning as necessary. Cleans and restocks GI rooms daily

Participates in a performance improvement activity to improve department, patient or physician satisfaction

Uses computer system effectively as needed for daily activities, such as printing endoscopy schedule

Attend in-services, inventory and mandatory meetings

Supports Health First philosophy of People Centered Caring

Displays a positive image and demonstrates a concern for patients, visitors, associates and physicians

Assists with precepting new technical personnel

Maintains professional relations and communicates effectively with physicians, vendor representatives, staff members, nursing management, and staff from other hospital departments

Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others

Demonstrates competency in setting up for procedure in a cost-effective manner

Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to changes in duty assignments

Shares responsibility of call coverage