Gastroenterology Technician

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician to join our Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift:1st shift
• Schedule: 7a-4:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: BMH Gastroenterology

The GI Technician is responsible for assisting the physician and RN during Gastroenterology procedures, safe transport of the patient between room and lab, and appropriate equipment maintenance.

• Apply specialty knowledge to patient care situations.
• Accurately perform set up procedures with appropriate equipment in an effective manner according to the day's schedule of cases.
• Report any suspected defects or malfunctions to RN.
• Demonstrate ability to assist physicians directly in special procedures including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Ensure that labeled specimens are transported to the lab.
• Participate in QA monitoring and interpretation of data.
• Strictly adhere to infection control policies including body substance isolation, blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Accurately perform routine inspections and cleaning of Gl equipment.
• Perform unit specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
• Accurately assist with vital sign monitoring of patients including blood pressure, TPR, pulse oximetry and reports to RN or MD.
• Maintain adequate levels and orderly storage of supplies.
• Accurately completes patient charges, unit and patient records. Demonstrates active participation in unit QA programs.

• High school graduate with two-three years of experience in the health care field.
• Previous experience as a Gastroenterology Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role preferred.
• Able to perform simple math addition and subtraction as well as read and understand written material.
• Must be CPR certified or certification eligible within three months of hire.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.