GASTROENEROLOGY GI Technician - BWFH

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,160 - 38,862; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston is seeking a full-time GI technician to assist in the Gastroenterology Unit. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes, and assisting patients with their needs during procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferably prior experience as a nursing assistant. This position offers a day shift, regular hours, and no weekend or night shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience as nursing assistant or medical technician preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning designated equipment.
• Ability to provide safe and accurate transport for patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Cleans and disinfects endoscopes using established guidelines.
• Assists nursing staff to ensure efficient flow of information.

Skills

Basic clerical skills

Cleaning and disinfecting scopes

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The GI technician performs a variety of duties in the GI Unit related to maintaining a safe, efficient and supportive environment for patients undergoing procedures in the Gastroenterology Unit with a focus on the Patient Family Centered Care model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. He/she will assist nurses and physicians in the care of these patients. The GI technician will procure and maintain equipment and supplies in collaboration with the Clinical Leader as well as perform secretarial duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe and organized environment for the cleaning and disinfection of scopes
• Cleans and disinfects endoscopes using established guidelines
• Greets patient and families in a professional manner
• Maintains and organizes supplies/ordering as needed
• Stocks and sets up rooms for the next day
• Assists nursing staff to provide support to ensure efficient and confidential flow of information
• Communicates patient information to licensed nurse in a timely manner
• Enters accurate demographic information into the computer in procedure rooms
• Answers telephone and screens calls in a courteous manner. Relays accurate messages to appropriate personnel
• Files and retrieves patient records, collates charts and delivers mail to mailroom
• Assists nurses and physicians to facilitate efficient room turnover
• Escorts patients to changing rooms. Assists patients with gowning and locking of valuables if necessary. Assists patients with redressing when appropriate to discharge
• Assists the nurse with transfer of patients to procedure rooms from the waiting room and from the procedure room to the recovery area

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: 1 year prior experience as nursing assistant or medical technician preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards
• Basic clerical skills such as organizing paperwork, filing, answering telephones, paging
• Restocking patient rooms
• Ordering/Organizing stock
• Cleaning designated equipment
• Providing safe and accurate transport for patients/supplies/specimens

Job Details

Day Shift, Full Time 40 hours 7a‑5:30 or 8a‑6:30p. No Nights, No weekends, No Call.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.99 - $28.21/Hourly

Grade

SF1135

EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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