Location Address:

4801 Beckner Road Santa Fe, NM 87507

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.79 Maximum Offer $27.67

Summary:

The GI Technician is responsible for the technical support to physicians in the GI lab and related assistance to patients undergoing GI Lab procedures. Responsible to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsible for setting up equipment and supplies for GI cases along with cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopes and accessories. Assist and inform physicians and nurses of relevant information. Demonstrate competency, efficiency, and leadership in performing basic endoscopic procedures and in applying new technology. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:

PRN FTE:

0.00

Job Exempt:

No Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Job Description

• Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies.
• Adheres to proper procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
• Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for diagnostics and therapeutic intervention before procedures.
• Position and re-position patient during procedures.
• Helps monitor patients during procedure.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
• Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
• Follows all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.

Skills:

• Tech various types of basic endoscopic procedures.
• Maintain competency in handling and reprocessing of endoscopes used in basic endoscopic procedures.
• Assist in taking patient vital signs and reporting them to nursing staff
• Assist in recovery room with ambulating patients, cleaning soiled stretchers, and dressing cleaned stretchers

Qualifications:

High School or GED required. Minimum 1 year customer service experience required, hospital or outpatient setting preferred. Experience or training in GI Lab procedure room setting is preferred, but not required. Receives on the job training and competency verification to perform primary functions. BLS required. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS

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