GI Lab Endoscopy Technician/ Medical Assistant/ LPN/ or Surgical Tech

101 Truman Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health's GI Lab seeks an Endoscopy Technician/Medical Assistant/LPN or Surgical Tech to join the team. The role involves preparing instruments and equipment for GI procedures, assisting in the procedure room, and ensuring safety and quality in patient care.

The incumbent will also support clinic and recovery areas and assist with unit clerk duties as required. Ideal candidates will have a relevant clinical training (CAAHEP surgical tech or MA/practical nursing) with willingness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program or an accredited medical assistant/practical nursing program, or equivalent experience.
• Current BCLS certification prior to hire and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and equipment for GI procedures and assist in the procedure room.
• Provide patient care quality and safety under procedural care principles.
• Assist with clinic, recovery area, and unit clerk duties as needed.
• Handle, clean, and process all endoscopes and equipment; document cleaning and disinfection.

Skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Time management

Self-directed

Flexibility

Stress management

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program graduate

Medical assistant / practical or vocational nursing program graduate

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 6 months relevant experience

Job description

GI Lab Endoscopy Technician/ Medical Assistant/ LPN/ or Surgical Tech 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department GI Lab UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 7:30AM - 4:00PM Hours Per Week 40

Job Description

The role of the Gastroenterology (GI) endoscopic technician is to prepare instruments and equipment for GI procedures and assist in the procedure room; provide quality and safety to the patient guided by principles of procedural care; anticipates the physician’s needs intra-procedurally; is flexible and works well under ever changing conditions. The GI tech assists in a wide variety of different procedures and has knowledge and skill to adapt to changes in the patient’s condition under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The GI tech provides therapeutic services necessary for the care of the patient within their scope of care. The GI tech will also provide services within their scope in the Clinic, recovery area and assisting with Unit Clerk duties. The GI tech must be competent in the handling, cleaning and processing of all equipment and flexible endoscopes used in procedures as well as documentation of cleaning and high level disinfection processes.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduation from an accredited relevant program, such as medical assistant, practical or vocational nursing program, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge gained through a minimum of 6-months previous relevant experience.
• Current BCLS certification is required prior to hire; certification must be kept current for the duration of employment.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the work time; sometimes wearing a 10 lb. x-ray apron for several hours at a time; lifting 50 lbs., pushing/pulling 125 lbs, frequent lifting of 25 lb. sterile trays during the course of the day.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and changing conditions; flexibility to adapt to scheduling changes and changes in patient condition.
• Good time management skills and ability to be self-directed.

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