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GI Tech - Full TimeAdvocate Health Care • Barrington, IL, US
GI Tech - Full Time

GI Tech - Full Time

Advocate Health Care • Barrington, IL, US
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Base pay range

$20.40 / hr - $30.60 / hr

Scheduled Hours : Full Time; Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm with rotating Saturdays twice in a 6-week period. This position also requires call overnight, weekends and holidays.

Education / Experience Required

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year related experience
  • Patient care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

  • Knowledge of computer keyboard preferred
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal / customer service skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Current CPR certification
  • Major Responsibilities

  • Patient continuum of care is supported and safe patient care provided
  • Provides efficient patient transport to, within and from the unit
  • Assist with positioning of patients and basic patient care during procedures, such as manipulating the outer abdominal wall of a patient to facilitate the advancement of the endoscope through the intestines
  • The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures ensuring proper patient grounding and proper functioning of the electrocautery equipment
  • Lab specimens are handled in a proper efficient manner. Assist in collection, labeling and transportation of specimens to and from the Lab
  • Assist with procedures under the guidance of the registered nurse
  • Sets up rooms and equipment in preparation for the patient and facilitate turn around time in the procedure room
  • Communicates pertinent information to the RN / Charge Nurse / Manager / Physician
  • Assist in pre and post-procedure care of the patient under the guidance of a registered nurse. Duties may include, but are limited to taking vital signs, transporting patients, assisting patients to dress and undress for procedures, removing IVs
  • Initiate or collaborate with team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of all equipment used and reporting of safety events
  • Endoscopes will be cleaned and decontaminated according to SGNA standards to provide a safe environment for patient care. Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or damage. Competency is demonstrated through observation and annual competency
  • Wears protective attire when performing decontamination
  • Follows standards of asepsis
  • Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete following SGNA guidelines
  • Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and work flow throughout the shift
  • Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times
  • Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge in a timely manner
  • Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy
  • High level disinfection is performed in a safe and effective manner
  • Uses appropriate testing for purpose of monitoring the function of the high level disinfection equipment on every cycle and documents the results
  • Observes and assesses the operation of each unit for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided
  • Places each item in the processor with appropriate setup to ensure high level disinfection
  • Reports malfunction to charge person and Biomedical Engineering immediately
  • Performs chemical and biological monitoring per department protocol
  • May precept new employees and assist with the yearly competency testing of associates on the unit
  • Equipment testing will be validated and recorded. Appropriate follow up on repairs will be demonstrated
  • Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present, assembled and ready for use each time the equipment is used or at end of shift per item protocol
  • Tests equipment for correct function following established procedures
  • Equipment and scopes will be sent for repair after consultation with charge person
  • Accurate records of repairs and maintenance are kept per policy
  • Communicates with the Biomedical Engineering department when repairs of endoscopes are necessary
  • Inventory for unit is maintained and other unit duties as assigned
  • Demonstrates knowledge of computers by sending and retrieving information
  • Assist with assembly and disassembling of outpatient patient charts
  • Assist by answering the phone and communicate information to an appropriate team member
  • Communicates with Endoscopy Technician II or leader when supplies are needed
  • Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

  • Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, and life threatening diseases
  • Ability to cover call on evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work rotating shifts with variable shift start time
  • Ability and flexibility to deal with changing environments
  • Ability to respond quickly to emergencies
  • Ability to respond to codes in the clinical settings
  • Very heavy lifting : up to 100 pounds occasionally and / or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and / or in excess of 20 pounds constantly
  • Ability to communicate with patients, physicians and other team members
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
  • Ability to work in demanding situations
  • This position can recognize needs and behaviors of the following age groups : adolescent, adult, and older adult. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses
  • This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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