GI Technician

Position Title GI Technician Liberty Hospital Medical Plaza East

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Assists the physician while performing endoscopic procedures, including obtaining tissue biopsies. Cleans, sterilizes and maintains endoscopes and all accessories in working order.

• Assist with admission and dismissal of patients
• Perform periodic focus assessment and report observations to RN or physician
• Confer with physician and charge nurse regarding changes in patient condition
• Perform patient care and implement intervention as delegated by RN or physician
• Set up rooms for endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Assist physician and /or RN with endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Clean and high level disinfect flexible endoscope
• Apply safety and infection control measures
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, physicians and healthcare team
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Direct patient care experience

• Six (6) month recent procedure experience

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• Gastroenterology Technical Specialist (GTS)
• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

• Knowledge of flexible endoscopes, cleaning and care preferred

Time Type:
Part time Job Requisition : R-50077

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