GI Technician Per Diem Days

Company: Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare
Location: Livermore
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)Job SummaryThe Gastrointestinal Technician works under the supervision of an RN to perform a variety of duties for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Performs direct patient care of patients undergoing an endoscopic procedure.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Sets up table, instruments and supplies required for specific procedures ensuring appropriate instruments, scopes and supplies are accurately set upFollows aseptic techniques when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Discards any contaminated supplies according to established written procedures.Assist the patient before, and during the procedure by assisting with appropriate hospital clothing, positing patient and providing emotional support as needed. Assist physicians, passes instruments, medical devices and adjust lighting as needed during procedure.Demonstrates competence in care of specimens, (biopsies, cultures, frozen section) and in the accurate recording, labeling, and handling of specimens at all times.Cleans all equipment, instruments, carts and rooms following written process and procedures and restocks / resets for next procedure.Restocks room as requiredAttends staff and hospital wide meetings. Serves on Hospital wide taskforces as assignedConsistently interacts with physicians, peers, other departmental personnel, volunteers and external service providers in a courteous and professional manner.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare - ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.Job QualificationsEducation High School Graduate or equivalentCollege level education desirableGraduate of a medical assistant, nursing assistant, or surgical technologist program desirableExperience Healthcare experience requiredPrevious healthcare experience in surgery or gastrointestinal/endoscopic lab preferredLicense/ CertificationsCurrent American Heart Association BLS CertificationMedical assistant or nursing assistant certification preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of medical terminology.Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English languageAbility to work as a valued team memberProblem identification and resolution skillsOutstanding customer service skillsStrong communicator with good interpersonal skillsOrganized with strong attention to detail. Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, staff members and physiciansKnowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.Understands any age-related patient needsStrong computer skillsStrong attention to detailPhysical Demand and Working ConditionsThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirementsEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

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