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Tucson Medical Center · 2 weeks ago

GI Lab Technician

Tucson, AZ

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a GI Lab Technician who will perform nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with patient examinations and procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs assigned nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse

Assists with unit specific tasks to maintain equipment and environment involving manually brushing and leak-testing scopes; operating automated scope washer

Packages equipment for sterilization

Troubleshoots scope washer malfunctions and arranges for repairs

Identifies and selects appropriate scope for each procedure

Provides sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress

Provides direct patient care by assisting physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care

Identifies and cares for specimens

Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse

Monitors clinical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures to ensure minimal turnover time

Returns supplies, instruments and equipment to proper location

Maintains an adequate supply level in procedure rooms cleans and stocks procedure rooms

Identifies and selects appropriate scope for each procedure

Answers call lights in a timely manner

Assists with the instructional needs of patients and offers support by explaining information regarding techniques to assist with patient comfort during procedures

Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with registered nurse as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care; participates in the development and implementation of the patient care plan

Enters patient information into computer; enters patient charges accurately

Safely assists patients during discharge

Packages equipment for sterilization

Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards

Responds quickly and appropriately to chemical spills in the GI Lab

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Patient care protocolsGI Lab experienceCleaningProcessing scopesCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Six (6) months of patient care experience preferred; preferably experience in a GI Lab

Knowledge of patient care protocols and practices

Knowledge of general patient care practice, methods and regulations

Knowledge of patient privacy regulations

Skill in attending to patients with care and attention to needs

Skill in assisting with more complex patient care programs

Skill in cleaning, processing and care of scopes used in the GI Lab

Ability to recognize a patient in distress and follow directions to get assistance

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence

Ability to listen and accurately interpret others' communication or instructions to take appropriate action

Ability to speak effectively in front of doctors, nurses, staff and the general public

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts, concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, and able to remember multiple tasks / assignments given to self and others for long periods of time

Company

Tucson Medical Center

TMC is Southern Arizona's leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson's first Pediatric Emergency Department)

Founded in 1927

Tucson, Arizona, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.tmcaz.com/

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