GI Technician @ Pennsylvania Hospital

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? •This position can be hired into as a GI Tech I OR GI Tech II•

Summary:

The GI Technician II, in cooperation with the entire patient care team, assists in maintaining the physical environment, sets up and maintains equipment and supplies for procedures, assists all members of the procedure room and PACU staff, performs appropriate patient care activities, ensures correct documentation and daily log maintenance, complies with standards and regulatory functions, participates with managing supplies and inventory, and assists with varying clerical functions in the endoscopy suite.

Responsibilities:

Performs as an assistant to the attending physician and anesthesia provider, under the direction of the attending physician. Remains caring and attentive to each patient, demonstrating patient-centered care. Within the context of Relationship Based Care, establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with other health team members. Cleans, disinfects and ensures proper functioning of flexible endoscopes and accessory equipment. Wears recommended PPE and complies with other infection control requirements. Prepares the assigned procedure room, cleans the assigned room in-between each patient, and ensures ongoing availability of equipment and supplies according to established par levels. Charts appropriate procedure documentation. Maintains required daily logs. Appropriately handles and labels all tissues / specimens using established guidelines. Notifies supervisor of any defect /damage in equipment, and prepares equipment which needs to be sent in for repair.

Credentials:

BLS through American Heart Association, required. Qualifications for a

GI Tech I:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) 0-1 years related GI or procedural experience preferred. Surgical Technology Diploma preferred. Qualifications for

GI Tech II:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Surgical Technology Diploma required. 0-1 years related GI or procedural experience preferred. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.