Endoscopy/Gastrointestinal Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in Denver is looking for an Endoscopy/Gastrointestinal Technician. The role involves assisting with Gastroenterology procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will have prior experience and a high school diploma. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. This is an entry-level contract position that emphasizes quality patient support.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience as an Endoscopy or Gastrointestinal Technician.
• Certification within 6 months of hire from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist gastroenterologists in diagnostic and medical procedures.
• Maintain and decontaminate equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with health policies.
• Train new employees and assist in patient transport.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Customer service skills

Interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support

Job description

Overview

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Job summary: Assists the GI team staff with Gastroenterology procedures and treatment of patients. Performs a variety of routine patient care, sterilization of equipment after procedures, and other clerical duties when needed. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one\'s actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists gastroenterologist and providers to perform diagnostic and minor medical procedures, such as biopsies and the application of abdominal pressure when needed.
• Washes, inspects, decontaminates and maintains equipment following established infection control policies and procedures.
• Prepares equipment and supplies needed for scheduled procedures.
• Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to, but not limited to, medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.
• Assist in patient flow, providing support as necessary.
• Maintain general stock levels within the department.
• Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Assist in orienting and training new employees, transporting equipment or patients.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• This position complies with Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures and demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience as an Endoscopy or Gastrointestinal Technician.

Education

• High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification within 6 months of hire from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology is critical.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.
• Highly effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills to include excellent telephone etiquette and an ability to manage a variety of patient questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gastrointestinal Certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care