GI Tech Specialist 1 (Acute) - Endoscopy - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a GI Technical Specialist (Acute) to assist physicians and RNs during endoscopic procedures. You will prepare rooms and endoscopes, ensure equipment is clean and functioning, and support with logging, specimen collection, and room turnover.

The role requires completion of GI Associates program or equivalent certification, and current CNA/EMT/MA/Surgical Tech training or nursing student in first semester.

Qualifications

• Completion of GI Associates program with certificate within 90 days of hire date.
• Completion of Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant, CNA, EMT or Patient Care Technician program.
• Current nursing student completed 1st semester.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician and GI RN before, during and after diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Sets up and maintains endoscopic suites and prepares rooms/endoscopes for patient use.
• Performs cleaning, high level disinfection and scope reprocessing per policy.
• Troubleshoots processors, GI software, and automated reprocessing machines.
• Responds to on-call requirements and supports in emergency procedures.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient care

Team coordination

Infection control

Education

GI Associates program

Surgical Tech program

Nursing student (1st semester)

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

GI software

Reprocessing machines

Job description

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Responsibilities of the GI Technical Specialist (Acute) include assisting the physician, and/or RN during procedures. Possesses knowledge of endoscopic equipment and procedures performed. Assures endoscopic equipment in good working order. Able to perform all necessary elements of cleaning, high level disinfection and scope reprocessing per department policy and procedures. The GI Technician is responsible for setting up and organizing endoscopic suites. Will prepare the rooms and endoscopes for patient use. Participates with room turnover, pathology, specimen collection and logging, and documentation as directed.

Education Qualifications

• Complete GI Associates program with proof of certificate within 90 days of hire date. Required
• Completion of Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification program. Required or
• Current nursing student completed 1st semester Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required or
• Emergency Medical Technician - KBEMS Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required or
• Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Completes tasks as delegated by RN or physician within defined role functions and documented competency, and assists the physician and GI RN before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with required tasks such as (biopsy, polypectomy, abdominal pressure, banding, dilation, ultrasound, specimen collection, etc.)
• Completes organizational and department specific learning modules/training as assigned or required specific to own job role, including quality assurance and improvement activities, reprocessing, HLD and maintenance of equipment according to infection control policies and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Technically competent to trouble shoot the processor tower, and associated machines (i.e. lithotripsy, spyglass, EUS, APC, etc.), GI software program issues and automated endoscopic reprocessing machines and follows appropriate steps to get issues resolved as quickly as possible, especially in emergent situations.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices which includes requirement to take call, and live/or be able to respond to the hospital within 30 min. of notification for all on-call cases.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, able to work under pressure during emergency procedures (bleeds, food bolus, foreign body), and able to perform job duties outside of the home unit in potentially uncomfortable or emergent situations such as ER, ICU, OR.
• Possess the ability to perform advanced procedures with GI provider, acting as their assist. Must possess knowledge of needle advancement, placement, ability to view objects under fluoroscopy guidance, in addition to extensive training and competency in the following procedures (scheduled or on-call): ERCP (multiple different techniques for different providers) EGD with Bravo capsule placement Endoscopic Ultrasound Rectal Ultrasound Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
• Provides and maintains a healthy, safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organizations and institutional policies.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility for own actions, follows appropriate reporting structures, utilizes effective communication methods and skills, and formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers.
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning to meet own professional development, and participates in performance improvement activities, and regularly attends staff meetings

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.