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A GI Endoscopy Technician I, an unlicensed staff member, provides direct care to patients under the supervision of an RN including obtaining vital signs, point of care testing, stocking unit supplies, and maintaining a clean functional work environment. Exhibits excellent customer service skills at all times. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills related to delegated tasks. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Is self-directed and proactive in performing a variety of tasks as indicated in his/her role and as assigned based on patient care and unit needs. Will complete competencies for all diagnostic procedures and High Level Disinfection (HLD).
Job Responsibility:
Anticipates and prepares by obtaining supplies and specialty equipment, and sets up under clean technique prior to start of assigned procedures
Assists physician during procedures and in cleaning procedure room after procedure
Maintains scope cleaning equipment and accessories
Maintains stock of supplies in procedure room during, between, and after procedures, and facilitates efficient turn-over of rooms to maintain room schedule
May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
will complete competencies for all diagnostic procedures
Performs manual cleaning and high level disinfection of scopes
Performs vital signs such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, applies leads, and monitors EKG and cardiac monitoring
Prepares patients for procedures according to hospital and unit protocols
Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member
Requirements:
High School Graduate or GED
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Respirator Fit Test - The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) upon Hire
Basic typing and PC/software experience
Nice to have:
Medical Assistant, CNA, EMT or LPN OR completion of 1-2 years nursing school