Submission for the position: Gastroenterology Tech - (Job Number: 24002945)
JOB SUMMARY
The Gastroenterology Technician 1, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, helps with technical procedures, patient care services and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Operates and maintains equipment safely and under established policies and procedures.
- Helps physician and other designated clinical staff members in carrying out procedures which require aseptic techniques observing standard precautions.
- Safely transports cart to different areas of facility as needed; prepares patient for exam or procedure and helps physician.
- Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate help.
- Cleans room before and after procedures, takes soiled equipment to decontamination room.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area and places general and special supply order from purchasing in a timely way.
- Sets up procedure room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in the room and in good working order.
- Restocks all supplies in assigned rooms at the end of shift.
- Performs quality checks on equipment and ensures repairs, if necessary, and cleans and disinfects specialty equipment according to established policies and procedures.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
- Ability to see and hear with or without correction.
- Takes personal responsibility to take part in performance improvement activities as they are available.
- Attends 100% of in-service education, as job required.
- Attends 50% of staff meetings, if unable to attend employee is accountable for content.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
What We Do
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the state of Texas. With total assets of $10.8 billion*, Baylor Scott & White Health has the vision and resources to provide its patients and members continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing healthcare environment. Baylor Scott & White Health includes 50 hospitals, 5,397 licensed beds, more than 1,000 patient care sites, close to 7,800 affiliated physicians, 48,000 employees, $9.1B total net operating revenue* and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
