Gastroenterology Technician

EmergencyMD; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Health System's Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking a Gastroenterology Technician to assist physicians and RNs during GI procedures, transport patients between rooms and the lab, and maintain equipment.

The GI Technician will set up and operate equipment, ensure safety and infection control, document charges and unit records, and participate in QA and routine duties. Requires a high school diploma and healthcare experience; CPR certification preferred or eligible within three months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 2-3 years of healthcare experience.
• Experience as Gastroenterology Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, or related healthcare role preferred.
• Must be CPR certified or certification eligible within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and RNs during GI procedures.
• Safely transport patients between room and lab and maintain equipment.
• Set up procedures with appropriate equipment according to daily schedule.
• Report equipment defects to RN and assist in special procedures (sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy, colonoscopy).
• Ensure specimens are transported to lab and participate in QA monitoring.

Skills

Gastroenterology knowledge

Endoscopy support

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician to join our Gastroenterology Departmentat Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift:1st shift
• Schedule:7a-4:30p
• Hours per week:40 hours per week
• Benefits Status:Benefits Eligible
• Department:BMH Gastroenterology

The GI Technician is responsible for assisting the physician and RN during Gastroenterology procedures, safe transport of the patient between room and lab, and appropriate equipment maintenance.

The GI Technician will:

• Apply specialty knowledge to patient care situations.
• Accurately perform set up procedures with appropriate equipment in an effective manner according to the day's schedule of cases.
• Report any suspected defects or malfunctions to RN.
• Demonstrate ability to assist physicians directly in special procedures including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Ensure that labeled specimens are transported to the lab.
• Participate in QA monitoring and interpretation of data.
• Strictly adhere to infection control policies including body substance isolation, blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Accurately perform routine inspections and cleaning of Gl equipment.
• Perform unit specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
• Accurately assist with vital sign monitoring of patients including blood pressure, TPR, pulse oximetry and reports to RN or MD.
• Maintain adequate levels and orderly storage of supplies.
• Accurately completes patient charges, unit and patient records. Demonstrates active participation in unit QA programs.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate with two-three years of experience in the health care field.
• Previous experience as a Gastroenterology Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role preferred.
• Able to perform simple math addition and subtraction as well as read and understand written material.
• Must be CPR certified or certification eligible within three months of hire.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.