GI/Endoscopy Technician - GI Services - West Allis

Department:

36802 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Gastrointestinal Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

0730-1600 Monday -Friday with call rotation once every 5th weekend and week day after hours call coverage.

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician including but not limited to intraprocedural support. Assists physicians with accurate retrieval of specimens, specimen preservation, labeling and transportation of specimens to lab.
• Assists in initiating and/or collaborating with the team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of equipment used, and reporting of safety events. Organizes and prepares procedure rooms and equipment according to each physician's specification, checking and assembling proper instruments and equipment needed.
• Performs high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes in a safe and effective manner based on established standards. Acts as a resource for employees regarding the standards of high-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing. This includes supporting training, developing, performing competencies, and providing direction for daily operations.
• Cleans, calibrates, operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines. Reports and documents equipment repairs.
• Documents procedures, images, videos and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for unit by informing unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies. Performs various clerical duties including answering of phones, filing, data entry, scheduling and compilation of patient records.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
• Serves as a resource for troubleshooting procedural equipment during all phases of the procedure. Acts as a preceptor and/or resource to staff for all procedures. Assists to train others in all steps of manual and automated flexible endoscope reprocessing per standards and guidelines.
• Collaborates with the physicians and unit leadership in ongoing assessments and development of staff education and competencies. Supports assessment and training of new equipment and procedures, in collaboration with the physicians and unit leadership.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) advanced certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Endoscopy Tech experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills in the use of the Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) or similar products.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up t