Gastroenterology Technician I - Gastroenterology Services - FT - LBJ - Day

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX seeks a Gastroenterology Technician I to support the GI Lab team. Responsibilities include preparing supplies, equipment and room for procedures, handling specimens, and cleaning/disinfecting scopes to standards.

You will troubleshoot equipment and assist nursing and medical staff while maintaining patient safety and communication. Minimum requirements are a High School diploma and one year of patient care experience, plus Basic Life Support or equivalent

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies, equipment and room for GI procedures.
• Handle specimens and clean/disinfect scopes and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed and maintain sterile technique.
• Demonstrate professional communication and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

PC literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

The Gastroenterology Technician I (GT I) perform a variety of activities that support the nursing and medical staff of the GI Lab, which includes preparing supplies, equipment, and room for procedures; handling of specimen and cleaning/disinfecting scopes and other equipment according to standards; and troubleshooting equipment appropriately. The GT I demonstrate personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross.
• Certificate: Other certificates as required by unit/service.

Work Experience: One (1) year of patient care experience.

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact),

Other Skills: Medical Terms, PC

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, On Call