Location - Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie (Waxahachie,TX)

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Unit/Dept - Gastroenterology Lab

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Shift/Schedule - Monday thru Friday 630am - 300pm (Some call required)

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JOB SUMMARY

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The Gastroenterology Technician 2, under clinical supervision, performs examinations and procedures. Runs the work of other Technicians ensuring that procedures are performed according to standards. Assists in and monitors others in the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of examination equipment.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\nPerforms or assists in performing selected procedures not requiring sedation. Explains exam procedures to patient and answers noncomplex procedural questions.\nAssists Clinical Nurses and Physicians in exams and procedures requiring sedation by placing, guiding and advancing fiber optic, endo or flexible sigmoid scope upon Physician's request. Monitors patient's vital signs during procedures. Performs gastric chartings involving timing, measuring and evaluating pH in gastric fluids. Assists in resuscitation or CPR if needed.\nCleans, disinfects and sterilizes endoscopes, colonoscopes, guidewires, biopsy forceps and brushes used during GI exams and treatments by scrubbing, flushing and bathing equipment with chemicals such as betadine, gluteraldehyde, and ethylene oxide under a vent hood. Assists in and monitors others in the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of equipment to ensure quality control.\nProvides technical assistance to the Supervisor or Clinical Nurse in the recovery room by monitoring and charting patient physiological information such as blood pressure, heart rate, etc. Prepares specimen slides by cross sectioning. Delivers specimen to appropriate labs.\nRuns the work of other Technicians ensuring that procedures are performed according to standards; provides feedback to staff as well as supervisor; assists in the orientation and training of new Technicians.\nAssists Clinical Nurses in admitting and discharging patients in the GI Lab by recording patient data such as name, blood type, Physician's name, etc.\nCoordinates the ordering of supplies and preparation of requisitions for Supervisor signature. Acts as vendor liaison to ensure supplies are received in timely manner.\nPrepares quality control reports detailing equipment usage maintenance and repair. Acts as point of contact for equipment vendors to schedule maintenance and oversee new and replacement equipment installations.\n\n

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nKnowledge and expertise of patient care standards and procedures.\nAbility to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes to other staff members and physicians.\nAbility to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.\nAbility to provide consistently excellent customer service with empathy, patience and confidence.\nInterpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.\n\n

BENEFITS

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Our competitive benefits package includes the following

\n\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\nPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent\nEXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience\n\n

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

\n\nBasic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR within 30 days or hire or transfer.\n