GI TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC ASC LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic ASC LLC in Lakeland, FL is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Support role to clean, disinfect and maintain endoscopic instruments. You will assist physicians and patients intra-procedurally and uphold center policies for instrument processing and room turnover.

The position requires high school diploma or GED, CPR certification within 6 months, and preferably formal training as medical assistant or OR/GI tech with gastroenterology experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED with CPR certification within 6 months of employment.
• Formal training as medical assistant, OR/GI Tech or nursing assistant.
• OJT in gastroenterology with a minimum of two year’s experience.
• Preferred GI assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists Endoscopy Unit staff by cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining endoscopic instruments and equipment.
• Assists physicians and patients intra-procedurally per policies for the surgery center.
• Demonstrates competency on use and troubleshooting of all endoscopic equipment.
• Completes Annual Competency on Reprocessing of Endoscopy and Accessories.
• Prepares procedure room by cleaning, stocking and replacing supplies.
• Ensures equipment is clean and working prior to use.
• Assists with transport and positioning of patients and room turnover.
• Provides verbal reassurance for patients during procedures.
• Maintains neat, orderly work area and supports team under stress.

Skills

Endoscopy equipment troubleshooting

Team player

Patient care

Sanitation & sterile technique

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification (within 6 months)

Formal training in medical assisting OR GI tech

GI-related OJT (2 years)

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective:

Under the supervision and direction of the GI Manager and the professional nurse, provides assistance to the Endoscopy Unit staff by cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining endoscopic instruments and equipment. Provides assistance to the physicians and patients intra-procedurally in accordance with the established policies and procedures for the surgery center.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency on the use and troubleshooting of all endoscopic equipment.
• Completes Annual Competency on the Reprocessing of Endoscopy and Accessories.
• Ensures physical preparation of the endoscopic procedure room, i.e.: cleaning, stocking and replacing supplies.
• Complies with Surgery Center protocol and manufacturers guidelines for use, processing and maintenance of supplies and endoscopic equipment.
• Checks equipment for working order and effective cleaning prior to use.
• Assists with transport and positioning of patients.
• Participates as procedure room team member to complete room turnover.
• Provides verbal reassurance for patients as necessary during procedures.
• Maintains neat and orderly work area.
• Functions as a team member during stress and in crisis situations.
• Utilizes cost containment principles for use of supplies

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

High School graduate or GED. Current CPR certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Formal training as medical assistant, OR/GI Tech or nursing assistant. OJT in gastroenterology with a minimum of two year’s experience. Preferably certified as a gastrointestinal assistant. Previous experience in related medical or surgical facility, one year.