FT GI Technician

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a full-time Endoscopy Technician to assist during GI procedures and protect patients from hazards. You will maintain sterile fields, handle specimens per policy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient care.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with GI tech experience preferred. This role is on-site in Overland Park, KS, with non-exempt status and active patient advocacy responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Prior GI Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during endoscopy procedures.
• Protect patient from injury and exposure to hazards.
• Operate equipment safely and report unsafe conditions.
• Advocate for patient safety and privacy.
• Handle specimens per facility policies.
• Maintain sterile supplies and prepare instruments.
• Assist with room turnover and post-procedure cleaning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Prior GI Tech experience (preferred)

Job description

• Location 10720 Nall Avenue,Overland Park, KS, 66211,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

• Function as an assistive person during endoscopy procedures by:
• Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
• Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate
• Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
• Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
• Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
• Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection
• Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
• Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
• Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy
• Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the procedure.
• Maintaining an organized sterile field.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes
• Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
• Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions
• Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Ensure scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Participate in annual reviews
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
• Maintain required competencies.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• - Prior experience as a GI Tech preferred