- Core Essential Functions:
- Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
- Assumes responsibilities of GI Lab Assistant by preparing the procedural labs with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
- Checks supplies and equipment for procedures.
- Verifies appropriate instrumentation for specific procedures.
- Arranges the lab and equipment according to routine procedures scheduled.
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.
- Properly identifies equipment and accessories and assists physician appropriately.
- Anticipates needs throughout the Endoscopy procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to function independently as a GI Lab Technician with minimal instruction.
- Follows policy for proper technique in collecting, labeling and logging specimens.
- Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Completes preliminary preparation of the Endoscopy Suite by removing unnecessary equipment and damp dusts flat surfaces.
- Assists with room clean-up post procedure; places disposable items in appropriate receptacles, isolates needles, blades and sharps to prevent injury to others; prepares endoscopy equipment for decontamination; properly disposes of linen, trash and infectious waste, maintains adequate stock of equipment and supplies.
- Patient Care
- Assists with patient care procedures when appropriate and according to Standards of Care and Protocols and under the direction of licensed personnel.
- Meets assigned patient and unit needs.
- Complies with Standard Precautions.
- Demonstrates understanding of aseptic technique, infection control and safety.
- Demonstrates ability to sterilize/disinfect all endoscopy equipment appropriately according to department policy.
- Participates in unit based cost containment and patient charge practices, when applicable.
- Quality Assessment and Improvement.
- Demonstrates ongoing awareness of the participation in PI.
- Responds to improved performance to results obtained from IP monitors.
- Submits ideas for improvement related to staff educational needs and patient care quality issues.
- Personal Image and Conduct.
- Dresses in accordance with the hospital dress code presenting a neat, well groomed appearance. Appropriately wears lab coat, scrub jacket or appropriate cover when leaving the department. Wears PPE in appropriate manner.
- Attends unit based meetings and/or reads and signs the minutes.
- Maintains positive working relationships.
- Uses chain of command appropriately.
- Participates in the orientation and socialization of new hospital staff.
- Remains calm and handles stressful situations appropriately.
- Communication
- Interacts and informs charge nurse or professional nurses of activities, needs and problems related to the unit or patient care.
- Relates appropriate age related data in a courteous, accurate and timely manner.
- Reports requests or concerns of patients, significant others and staff, refers to the appropriate hospital personnel.
- Adherence to Hospital/Department Policy
- Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Arrives at work and is ready to begin work at scheduled time.
- Completes assignments during scheduled work time.
- Rotates shifts, works weekends and accepts call as required to meet unit needs.
- Protects patient rights and observes confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Observes and respects confidentiality of patients and other healthcare providers.
- Adheres to safety and infection control policies.
- Participates in required in services, competency assessments and educational programs.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
- Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
- Specialty Essential Functions:
- Prepares the GI Lab procedure room daily, maintaining adequate supplies and equipment to assure continuity of patient care and patient flow.
- Conducts daily checks of the GI tower equipment to assure proper functioning.
- Cleans and handles all endoscopy equipment according to established policy.
- Completes a "leak test" and pre-cleaning on all endoscopes following every patient procedure according to established policy. Follows proper protocol when any equipment does not meet established operating criteria.
- Consistently complies with infection control policies by wearing protective eyewear, gown and approved gloves when cleaning and disinfecting GI scopes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the proper procedure to be used in the event of a chemical spill/splash.
- Efficiently utilizes the AER Washer used to process the GI scopes.
- Adheres to personal radiation protection and safety measures by wearing appropriate protective equipment and film badge when assisting with procedures performed in x-ray.
- Assists the physician performing the GI procedures.
- Obtains the proper endoscope requested by the physician, attaches the scope to the GI tower and assures proper functioning prior to each procedure.
- Obtains appropriate equipment and assists the physician with all therapeutic procedures and skills, if applicable.
- Properly labels, logs and sends specimens to the lab per established policy, if applicable
- Demonstrates working knowledge of computer systems.
- Marginal Functions: Defined as duties that are not essential in nature and do not take a considerable amount of time to complete (less than 10%).
- Performs other duties as required.
- Required Skills and Knowledge: Minimum level of education, skills and abilities necessary in performing the job.
- HS Diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge
- Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program, or previous Nurse Aide or equivalent patient care experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- None
- Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
- ASTCA certification. One year previous experience in an Endoscopy Unit preferred.
- Essential
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Description
Job Summary:
The GI Lab Technician assists with endoscopic procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.
Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Essential Functions:
Defined as duties specific to the job, that, if removed, would change the entire purpose of the job; to include the Essential Physical Demands and Essential Working Conditions of this position.
Education:
Certification / Licensure / Regulation:
Prior Experience:
Other Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Factor:
These are job related enhancements that are preferred or would benefit the performance outcome of the job but are not essential or required for the job to exist.
The above job descriptive information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as an employee may be assigned other duties other than described in this document.
Working Conditions:
Constantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift
Occasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or reps/shift
Frequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or reps/shift
Rarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or < 2 reps/shift
Sedentary Work -Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Light Work -Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.
Medium Work -Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Heavy Work -Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Very Heavy Work -Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Never
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Heights
Operates Vehicle
Operates Heavy Equipment
Extreme Noise (> 85 dB)
Rarely
hour shifts
Confined Spaces-Cramped Quarters (Labeled)
Occasionally
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Overtime (more than 8 hrs. /shift, 40 hours/week)
Frequently
On Call
Constantly
Rotates all shifts
8 hour shifts
Protective Equipment:
Never
Hearing
Rarely
Respirator-Breathing Equipment
Frequently
Eye
Constantly
Head (hard hat)
Hands
Feet, Toes
Body
Occupational Exposures:
Never
Solvents
Paints (direct use of)
Ethylene Oxide
Cytotoxic Drugs (Chemo)
Mists
Wax Stripper (direct use of)
Ionizing Radiation
Lasers
Rarely
Dust (Sanding)
Occasionally
Radiation
Chemicals (direct use of)
Constantly
Latex (Rubber, erasers, balloons, gloves, rubber bands, etc.)
Blood and Body Fluids
VII
Essential Physical Conditions:
Marginal
Frequently = (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or more) or reps/shift
Essential
Occasionally = (1/4 to 2 1/2 hours) or reps/shift
Constantly = (5 1/2 to 8 hours or more) or 200 reps/shift
Rarely = (Less than 1/4 hours) or < 2 reps/shift
Physical Demands:
Occasionally
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Kneeling
Frequently
Squatting (Crouching)
Keyboard/Computer Operation
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Constantly
Walking
Standing
Use of Forceful Hand Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand / Arm Coordination
Pushing / Pulling
Sensory Requirements:
Constantly
Seeing Near-with Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Over Shoulder Work:
Occasionally
Pulling or Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Lifting:
floor to standing position:
Never
50 pounds
> 50 pounds
Occasionally
pounds
Frequently
pounds
pounds
Lifting:
waist to shoulder level:
Never
50 pounds
> 50 pounds
Occasionally
pounds
Frequently
pounds
pounds
Lifting:
shoulder to overhead:
Never
pounds
50 pounds
> 50 pounds
Rarely
pounds
Occasionally
pounds