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Lubbock Gastroenterology-Liver GI Tech (Gastrointestinal Technician) in Lubbock, Texas
Endoscopy Tech
Do you have a passion for helping others and giving them peace of mind? Whether its getting answers for customers quickly, consulting on health-related questions with compassion or following up with patients after procedures, youll be the difference between their customer experience being just average and exceptional. The Endoscopy Technician, under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
The following responsibilities:
Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures
Assists surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
Assists in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
Transports patients to and from the surgical suite, and transports patients to their vehicles when leaving the Practice.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR.
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Practice.
Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Education and experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification preferable.
Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.
Physical Demands
:The physical demands described here are representative of those that shall be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear.
The employee shall regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 - Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- ARRT Certification (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
