GI (Endoscopy) Tech - CNA

Carolinas Medical Center; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a GI Lab Assistant in Sheboygan for a full-time position in the GI Services department. The role includes intraprocedural support, specimen handling, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of the GI lab.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with on-call requirements; on-call 3–4 nights per month and every 9th weekend. On-call hours are outside scheduled shifts, and readiness within 30 minutes is required.

Qualifications

• Must have GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification within 6 months.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months.
• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a nursing assistant, medical assistant or similar patient care position.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities under RN/physician supervision, including intraprocedural support.
• Assist in specimen retrieval, preservation, labeling, and transport to lab.
• Support safety initiatives and preparation of procedure rooms and equipment as per physician specifications.
• Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain equipment; document repairs as needed.
• Document procedures, images, charges in endoscope/ultrasound systems; manage patient records.
• Maintain unit inventory and perform clerical duties like phones, filing, data entry, scheduling.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Department:

36802 AMC Sheboygan County - Gastrointestinal Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Scheduled Monday through Friday, with on call requirement. Standard scheduled hours will fall between 0600-1700.
The GI lab is a 24 hours per day 7 days a week. On call will fall outside of of your scheduled hours. You will be scheduled on call 3 to 4 nights per month and every 9th weekend.
On call requirement is that you are able to receive the phone call and be onsite ready to work within 30 minutes.

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician including but not limited to intraprocedural support. Assists physicians with accurate retrieval of specimens, specimen preservation, labeling and transportation of specimens to lab.
• Assists in initiating and/or collaborating with the team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of equipment used, and reporting of safety events. Organizes and prepares procedure rooms and equipment according to each physician's specification, checking and assembling proper instruments and equipment needed.
• Performs high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes in a safe and effective manner based on established standards.
• Cleans, calibrates, operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines. Reports and documents equipment repairs.
• Documents procedures, images, videos and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for unit by informing unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies. Performs various clerical duties which includes answering of phones, filing, data entry, scheduling and compilation of patient records.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in a nursing assistant, medical assistant or similar patient care position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must wear lead aprons with the weight resting on shoulders.
• Must have speech, hearing, & sight for communication during procedures in which incumbents are working side-by-side and must have touch and fine motor skill coordination.
• Must be able to function in a very limited space as procedure rooms are small and work will be in close proximity to the other health care members and physician they are assisting.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing including gloves, gown, and masks with eye shields, laser glasses, foot, and hair covers just be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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