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Form of workCovenant Physician Partners is hiring a full-time GI Technician a Advanced Endoscopy & Pain Center located in Lancaster, CA.
Location:
1753 West Avenue J Suite B
Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
Please note the pay range for this position is $18-$25/hr.
About the Opportunity
Under general direction from Center Manager, the Technician assists the physician, RN and LPN with Endoscopy procedures and patient care. Additionally, the Technician is responsible for the cleaning and processing of scopes and accessories, and ensures that instrumentation is available for use when needed.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Washes and decontaminates all endoscopes and accessories and verifies that all essential equipment is functioning properly each day.
- Assists in all rescue and/or resuscitation efforts as deemed necessary by attending physician, anesthesia provider and/or Center Manager.
- Maintains processors and autoclaves, performing daily checks and cultures and documenting in the appropriate records. Monitors cleaning solution daily for potency, and records results appropriately.
- Aids in explaining the procedure to patients and assists in psychologically preparing patients for procedures, communicating effectively with patients and families as well as physicians and peers.
- Assists Physician and RN with all Endoscopy procedures, including patient positioning and biopsy/polypectomy.
- Handles any specimens obtained during procedure, properly labeling, packaging and preparing for shipment.
- Ensures that all instruments and supplies are available as needed during procedures.
- Works well within a team environment
- Engages in various clerical and recordkeeping duties as needed.
- Cleans and restocks procedure rooms and processing areas, ensuring that all equipment is stored properly.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, assisting in the receipt of incoming supplies.
- Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures.
- Assists with the transport and discharge of patients.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
About the Candidate
- High school education or equivalent, or certified surgical technician.
- Previous experience in Endoscopy processing strongly preferred.
- Previous medical experience a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with physicians and all medical professionals.
- Current certification in BCLS.
About Covenant Physician Partners
At CPP, we offer the opportunity to be part of an organization that’s advancing healthcare and creating a new model for the future. Covenant Physician Partners delivers superior value to patients, physicians, associates, and communities through professional and innovative services.
We provide an outstanding benefits package to our full-time associates that includes:
- Generous paid time off in addition to national holidays, two floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- $250 of professional development funds provided every year
- Invest in your future with tuition reimbursement and a company match on your 401k
- Associate discounts at major retailers such as Amazon Prime and Costco
