PRN: GI Technician

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Franklin Surgery Center prides itself on providing excellence in patient care at every encounter. Our center performs a broad range of outpatient surgical procedures. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Job Summary

The GI technician/Endoscopy functions under the direct supervision of a surgeon to assist with the operation of technical equipment used during simple and complex endoscopic procedures. The physician, registered nurse and the GI technician work as a team in the procedure room to provide the optimal conditions in achieving positive patient outcomes. The GI technician is also responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining endoscopes and other instrumentation. Other GI technician responsibilities include facilitating patient flow, room turnover. Stocking procedure rooms, ordering supplies and performing a variety of clerical duties.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate equipment used in the process of cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes, using appropriate methods.
• Set up a clean field as necessary for the specific gastroenterological procedures
• Possess skills and knowledge in the proper handling of equipment after the cleaning/disinfection process is complete.
• Assists with inventory control and stocking of supplies. Monitor for outdated items.
• Demonstrates commitment to the compliance of quality control checks required for operating sterilization equipment.
• Adheres to all infection control policies, including OSHA guidelines for Universal Precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and sharps handling.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program activities including identification of aspects of care, collection and analysis of data, formulation of recommendations, implementation of an improvement plan and evaluation of process.
• Attends staff and unit meetings and educational opportunities.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Required Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred two years’ experience in endoscopy.
• BLS Certification

Required Experience