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Form of workTitle: GI Technician
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
Department: GI Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable (8hr shifts)
Pay Range: $27.26/hour - $39.52/hour
Position Summary:
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange
Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our
core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange
Coast Memorial Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance
improvement/patient safety activities.
The GI Lab Tech is an unlicensed staff responsible for providing assistance during a GI
diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, in a safe, appropriate and effective manner under the direction of a
Registered Nurse and or GI MD, in compliance with the GI Tech standards of practice as stated in the
California Board of Nursing for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. The GI Technician is not to perform beyond
their stated scope of practice, as outlined in the California Board of Registered Nursing's guidelines for
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, even when requested by a Physician. Additional responsibilities includes
but not limited to: provision of availability/maintenance of instruments, participation in specimen
collection, adherence to aseptic technique, advanced knowledge of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and
support to patient flow within department. Provides support and communicates directly with nursing
team and supervisory staff. The GI Lab tech must use effective communication verbally or written, and
participates in aspects of required documentation. In addition, the GI Lab tech collaborates with other
professional discipline.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
1. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform all aspects of GI diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures.
2. Prioritizes workload.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient
documentation within their scope of practice.
4. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
5. Assists in training of new staff.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all
medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may
jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
7. Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patientfamily-significant other expectations.
8. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
9. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
10. Ability to be at work and be on time
11. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
12. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
13. Ability to prioritize and multitask
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Experience
List the minimum experience, skills, knowledge and abilities required to do the job.
Minimum of (1) one year experience in an acute or outpatient setting as a GI Tech preferred.
Proficient in assisting with Endoscopic Procedures required.
Completion of GI tech program preferred
ERCP trained/assist preferred
Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred
Proficient in medical terminology required
Education
Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card required
GI tech certification or equivalent preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
