If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.A Brief OverviewThe Gastrointestinal Technician works under the supervision of an RN to perform a variety of duties for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Performs direct patient care of patients undergoing an endoscopic procedure.LocationsStanford Health Care Tri-ValleyWhat you will doSets up table, instruments and supplies required for specific procedures ensuring appropriate instruments, scopes and supplies are accurately set upFollows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies according to established written procedures.Assist the patient before, and during the procedure by assisting with appropriate hospital clothing, positing patient and providing emotional support as needed.Assist physicians, passes instruments, medical devices and adjust lighting as needed during procedure.Demonstrates competence in care of specimens, (biopsies, cultures, frozen section) and in the accurate recording, labeling, and handling of specimens at all times.Cleans all equipment, instruments, carts and rooms following written process and procedures and restocks / resets for next procedure.Restocks room as requiredAttends staff and hospital wide meetings. Serves on Hospital wide taskforces as assignedConsistently interacts with physicians, peers, other departmental personnel, volunteers and external service providers in a courteous and professional manner.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredBachelor's Degree PreferredGraduate of a medical assistant, nursing assistant, or surgical technologist program PreferredExperience QualificationsHealthcare experience RequiredPrevious healthcare experience in surgery or gastrointestinal/endoscopic lab PreferredRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of medical terminology.Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English languageAbility to work as a valued team memberProblem identification and resolution skillsOutstanding customer service skillsStrong communicator with good interpersonal skillsOrganized with strong attention to detail.Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, staff members and physiciansKnowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.Understands any age-related patient needsStrong computer skillsStrong attention to detailLicenses and CertificationsCurrent American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers requiredAAMA- American Assoc of Med Assts preferredThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $32.97 - $41.21 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.