GI Technician- Radnor GI Endo
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Job ID: 151768
Category: Technician/Technologists
Work Type: FT
Location: Radnor, PA, United States
Work Schedule: Day
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Penn Medicine Radnor is looking to hire a Full-Time GI Technician to join the team located at Radnor- 145 King of Prussia Rd.
Summary: Responsible for assisting physician in performing endoscopic procedures under the direction of a physician/registered nurse, reprocessing of endoscopic instruments and performing clerical/receptionist functions as needed. The GI Technician, in cooperation with the entire patient care team, assists in maintaining the physical environment, sets up and maintains equipment and supplies for procedures, assists all members of the procedure room and PACU staff, performs appropriate patient care activities, ensures correct documentation and daily log maintenance, complies with standards and regulatory functions, participates with managing supplies and inventory, and assists with varying clerical functions in the endoscopy suite
Responsibilities:• Performs as an assistant to the attending physician and anesthesia provider, under the direction of the attending physician. • Remains caring and attentive to each patient, demonstrating patient-centered care. • Within the context of Relationship Based Care, establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with other health team members. • Cleans, disinfects and ensures proper functioning of flexible endoscopes and accessory equipment. • Wears recommended PPE and complies with other infection control requirements. • Prepares the assigned procedure room, cleans the assigned room in-between each patient, and ensures ongoing availability of equipment and supplies according to established par levels. • Charts appropriate procedure documentation. • Maintains required daily logs. • Appropriately handles and labels all tissues / specimens using established guidelines. • Notifies supervisor of any defect /damage in equipment, and prepares equipment which needs to be sent in for repair. • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Credentials:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED
Preferred:
Accredited program in surgical technology or medical assistant
0-1 years related GI or procedural experience
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