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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

• 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.