GI Technician

GI Technician Evergreen Endoscopy Center LLC. South Windsor, CT Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Medical equipment sterilization Endoscopy CSPDT English Disinfection procedures Patient care

Full Job Description GI Technician:

1. Procedure Room GI Technician/Instrument Processing Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Cleans, disinfects, packages, sterilizes, and stores the supplies, instruments, and equipment.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Director of Nursing Supervises:

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates understanding of disinfection and sterilization principles required Experience in central processing functions preferred

MENTAL DEMANDS

Require constant and frequent judgment and response. Require language skills for communication in American English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Require high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care activities. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, occasional overhead and low reaching, bending, and the ability to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards. 1. Endoscopy Procedure Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares the equipment and supplies for the procedure. Assists the physician by providing equipment and supplies to perform the scheduled procedure. Works cooperatively with the physician during the procedure. Assists the physician with patient positioning, biopsy, polypectomy, specimen collection, packaging, labeling and documentation, maintains equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse, RN Supervises:

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Endoscopy experience Preferred Experience in central processing functions related to facility equipment Preferred Experience or training in the disinfection/sterilization process Preferred Documented course completion required (certified technician course, facility's staff development program for endoscopy technicians, etc.) or must be obtained within 2 years from hire.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Require constant and frequent judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills. Require language skills adequate for high-level written and interpersonal communication in American English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Require high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching, and to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Patient care activities require the ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to 40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

CBSPD Certification (Required) BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person