Job Summary
Assists in patient care before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists the physician with the equipment and tools necessary to complete procedures. Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. Contributes to the smooth operations of the unit.
Essential Functions
- Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, supplies, and instruments for each procedural case. Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assists the Gastroenterologist/physician with the technical tools necessary for treatment of the patient.
- Administers localized medications under the immediate direction of the physician.
- Handles procedural specimens under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and delivery of specimens to designated area.
- Ensures procedural images are available for the Gastroenterologist/physician to input into the procedure notes.
- Assists with "turnover" of procedural rooms between patients. Prepares room for endoscopic procedures, restocks room as necessary, and cleans and prepares equipment, stretchers, work areas and reusable supplies, returning unneeded equipment to appropriate area.
- Assists with patient care as directed by RN. Transports patients to and from the procedural rooms.
- Communicates and collaborates with patients and other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Associate's Degree in related field
- Required Completion of SGNA GI Technical Specialist Associates Program within 90 days of hire and renewed every 5 years as required by SGNA.
*Corewell Health South team members hired prior to 5/10/2024 must obtain the SGNA certificate of completion by 9/1/2024. - Preferred Completion of SGNA Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) Associates Program within 90 days of hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, experience utilizing aseptic technique, experience in the endoscopy environment handling scopes and assisting the GI provider, education and experience in health care facility, or understanding of infection control practices. Preferred
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 60 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 60 Days required
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Reed City Hospital - 300 N Patterson - Reed City
Department Name
Surgery Department - Reed City Hosp
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
24
Hours of Work
0700-1530
Days Worked
Mon-Wed
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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