Technician-Gastrointestinal Lab

Overview

Technician – Gastrointestinal Lab

Facilitates case preparation, stocks OR supplies, instruments and equipment, checks and delivers case carts to assure proper supplies are available, cleans ORs between cases, transports patient to and from surgery, lifts and positions patients, and performs second surgical scrub duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Facilitates cases.
• Stocks and maintains room supplies and equipment.
• Transports patients.
• Participates in quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Processes instruments and equipment.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

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Computer literacy.

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

No formal supervision.

Functional Demands:

• Sedentary – Very light energy level;
  Lift 10 lb. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lb. Push/pull 20 lb. cart.
• Light – Moderate energy level;
  Lift and carry 25-35 lb. Push/pull 50-100 lb. (e.g., empty bed, stretcher)
• Medium – High energy level;
  Lift and carry 40-50 lb. Push/pull ±150-200 lb. (Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer 150-200 lb. (e.g., patient)
• Heavy – Very high energy level;
  Lift over 50 lb. Carry 80 lb. a distance of 30 ft. Push/pull >200 lb. (Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit‑to‑stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating:
Medium.

• Occasional sitting
• Frequent standing, walking, carrying objects, bending, reaching forward/overhead
• Occasional climbing, twisting, pinch/fine motor activities, keyboard use, pushing/pulling
• Continuous talking or hearing

Color discrimination:
Yes. Near vision:
Accurate. Far vision:
Accurate. Depth perception:
Minimal. Hearing:
Minimal.

• Blood‑borne pathogens:
  Anticipated
• Chemical:
  Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases:
  Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures:
  Not anticipated
• Radiation:
  Not anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations:
  Not anticipated
• Extreme noise levels:
  Not anticipated
• Dust or particular matter:
  Anticipated