Gastroenterology Technician

Arkansas Children's

Country: United States of America

Location: Little Rock

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: September 27, 2024

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your ()and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

CC014170 Gastroenterology

Summary:

Part Time, Day Shift, (Min Call Required)


Performs technical, clerical and direct patient care activities as directed by an RN/MD. Provides care in preparation and assisting with GI procedures/tests; decontaminates and reprocesses equipment and instrumentation; maintains supply levels and stocks areas; maintains GI scopes and systems. Works under the direction and supervision of the Gastroenterology RN.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 1 year of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Assists in preparation of patients for GI procedures/tests, i.e. VS, weights, etc. and assists with GI procedures/test as directed by RN/MD.

2. Ensures that supplies, equipment and instrumentation are available and set-up for procedures.

3. Processes patient specimens; collects breath hydrogen samples.

4. Decontaminates, cleans, and reprocesses equipment.

5. Stocks patient care and reprocessing areas, maintaining adequate supply levels and
maintaining neat and orderly direct care and support areas.

6. Provides clerical support for GI Lab/procedures. (i.e., Answers phone clearly, identifying self and unit, acts as courier as needed, completing tasks promptly and completely).

7. Completes special assignments within designated time frames.

8. Assists with patient charge process as directed and prepares patient charts for Medical Records within 24 hours of discharge.

9. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment which is in compliance with infection control, safety, OSHA, and other regulatory processes.

10. Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.