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GI Endoscopy Technician

GI Endoscopy Technician

CompanyThe University of Kansas Hospital
LocationOlathe, KS, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Actual call requirements not included in Job description will be addressed in the unit policies and procedures
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical Assistant, CNA, EMT or LPN OR completion of 1-2 years nursing school
  • 2 or more years of technical experience.