GI Technical Assistant

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy/Surgical Suite assistant to support perioperative care. The role involves room preparation, equipment setup, patient transport, and on-call responsibilities within the Endoscopy unit.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, maintaining sterile processing communication, and helping with inventory and environmental monitoring per regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes and communicates in English.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years recent experience as Nursing Assistant, CNA, or EC Tech (within past 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare rooms and required equipment; monitor patient vital signs.
• Maintain and clean endoscopy equipment and supplies; document regulatory monitoring.
• Transport patients and support the surgical suite schedule; assist with shave preps.
• Maintain inventories and report shortages; participate in staff meetings.
• Assist in unit orientation and participate in on-call as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Position

Assists in providing safe, quality patient care and efficient operation of Endoscopy and the Surgical Suite in the treatment and care of perioperative patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Description

• Assists physicians with tests performed throughout the surgical and diagnostic procedures. Prepares rooms and sets up required equipment. Take vital signs and positions patient on table. Assists patients in recovery room as needed. Prepares rooms for the next procedure.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and supplies used for endoscopic procedures. Maintains documentation of environmental and equipment monitoring required by the State and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Communicates with Sterile Processing specific information pertaining to added procedures and specialty needs. Maintains and periodically reviews the inventory of specially ordered medical/surgical supplies.
• Assists members of the Surgical Suite Team in maintaining the operative schedule by transporting patients, turning over operating rooms, and performs shave preps according to prep manual, standing or specific written doctor’s orders.
• Assists the Supply and Equipment Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventories of supplies through accurate reporting of shortages, damaged or defective equipment.
• Participates in at least 4 unit staff meetings per year and attends mandatory programs.
• Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Participates in on-call as assigned.
• Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Minimum of High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• Two years recent experience (within the past 5 years) as Nursing Assistant
• Two years recent experience (within the past 5 years) as a CNA
• Two years recent experience (within the past 5 years) as an EC Tech

Schedule Details

16 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, Primary Shift 10a-6p, may rotate 7a-3p or 9a-5p, Rotating Weekends and Holidays. On Call (on-site within 30 minutes) Required

Organization: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Endoscopy

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 22.27 - 36.59