GASTROENEROLOGY GI Technician - BWFH

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The GI technician supports the Gastroenterology Unit with duties that ensure a safe, efficient environment for patients undergoing procedures. They assist nurses and physicians and help procure equipment and supplies in collaboration with the Clinical Leader.

The role emphasizes patient-family centered care and contributes to a well-organized unit by stocking rooms, guiding patient flow, and maintaining accurate records in procedure areas.

Qualifications

• Staff adheres to I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Basic clerical skills: organizing paperwork, filing, answering telephones, paging.
• Restocking patient rooms.
• Ordering/organizing stock.
• Cleaning designated equipment.
• Providing safe and accurate transport for patients/supplies/specimens.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe environment for cleaning and disinfecting scopes.
• Cleans and disinfects endoscopes per guidelines.
• Greets patients and families professionally.
• Maintains and organizes supplies and ordering as needed.
• Stocks and sets up rooms for the next day.
• Assists nursing staff to ensure efficient patient flow and confidentiality.

Skills

Clerical skills

Restocking

Stock management

Equipment cleaning

Patient transport

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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 in to computer in procedure rooms
• Answers telephone and screens calls in a courteous manner. Relays accurate messages to appropriate personnel.
• File and retrieve patient records, collate charts and deliver mail to mailroom.
• Assists nurses and physicians to facilitate efficient room turnover.
• Escorts patients to changing rooms. Assists patient 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.

Grade: 135

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties.

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do.

If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience 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.

Additional 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

Pay & Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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.