GI Tech III

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TheMt. Laurel and Willingborolocations are only outpatient units whereas theSpecial Test Unit (STU) located on the sixth floor in the main hospital is an outpatient and inpatient unit. All are run by the hospital largely to serve diagnostic and therapeutic needs of the Gastroenterology Division.

The most common gastroenterology procedures are upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. In the pulmonary suite (STU only) endoscopy of the airway procedures is performed and are commonly called bronchoscopy.

All units are staffed by surgical schedulers patient service representatives nurses and GI technicians. Anesthesiology is present for all GI rotate between the admission (Pre op) procedure suites recovery (PACU) and pre-admission testing. They must be familiar with all roles and procedures in the GI Unit.

• Some of the primary duties that GI technicians perform include:

  • GI Technicians prepare rooms and equipment before endoscopic procedures and clean up and sterilize after procedures
  • Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies for endoscopic procedure
  • Ensuring equipment functions properly
  • Preparing waiting and recovery rooms or procedure suites
  • Maintaining endoscopic equipment including cleaning disinfecting and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines
  • Transporting patients according to medical personnel instructions- Helping physicians and nurses perform endoscopic procedures
  • Attending training as necessary to enhance or refresh skills
  • Collecting specimens from patients
  • Collaborating effectively with other care providers regarding procedures and patients conditions
  • Staying current on endoscopy developments by reading literature speaking with colleagues or participating in professional organizations
  • Assists with Business Office Support duties and will be trained to EPIC applications and front desk registration & copay collection

3 years related experience required.

Acute care hospital or outpatient experience preferred.

Additional unit-specifications may be required.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Central Sterile Processing (CSP) certification required:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification OR
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification OR
• Advance GI Technical Specialist certification OR
• Completion of SGNA GI Course Advanced Associates Program required
• BLS

Must maintain certification.

Mon-Friday 8A to 4:30P (flexible)

• Leads and directs the work of others.
• Additional unit-specific qualifications may be required. Ability to learn IDX and EPIC applications.
• The TECH III should be an individual who has a satisfactory performance evaluation and is interested and willing to be a Team Leader.
• The individual will complete a Cooper University Hospital Tech/Nurse Associate/Unit Secretary/Companion Preceptor Course during orientation.
• The team leader is an individual who has worked at Cooper University Hospital for at least a year (experience on the unit is preferred).
• Demonstrates effective written verbal communication. Computer skills
• Promotes positive working environment by facilitating team work.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and sets priorities appropriately.