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

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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: F

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