GI Tech PRN

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Surgery Center in Richardson, TX is hiring a GI/Endoscopy Technologist to provide professional care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role collaborates with physicians and the health care team to ensure proper instrument handling, room set-up, and safe patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with endoscopy procedures, maintaining sterility, documenting procedures, and supporting inventory and safety programs as part of a high-quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification.
• One (1) year experience as an endoscopy technologist (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician.
• Assist physician during endoscopy procedure.
• Handle patient specimens per policy.
• Complete laboratory slips and culture/path slips as requested.
• Prepare endoscopy suite with proper equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintain high level of disinfection and sterility of instruments and supplies.
• Clean endoscopy suite between cases and perform daily terminal cleaning.

Skills

Teamwork

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring now for GI/Endoscopy Technologist at Methodist Surgery Center- Richardson TX
GI Tech is Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, in accordance with established procedures. Functions cooperatively with physicians and team members exhibiting teamwork characteristics. May be responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment. May transport patients to and from procedure room. Assists with cleanliness of procedure room area and assists with room turnover.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification
• One (1) year experience as a endoscopy technologist (preferred)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
• Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
• Handles patient specimens per policy
• Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
• Works collaboratively with the endoscopy team to assure high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
• Follows manufacturer\'s instructions for use for all steps of cleaning, high level disinfection or sterilization for instruments and/or equipment
• Following manufacturer\'s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite between cases and daily terminal cleaning
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct
• Complies with center policies and procedures
• Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
• Provides a safe environment for the patient
• Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job
• Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
• Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE) oserves universal precautions
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned -tends all required education
• Works collaboratively with healthcare team
• Exhibits high level of integrity
• Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required