TECHNICIAN- GI

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department:

24009694 Digestive Health JV

Work Shift:

none

Job Description:

The GI Technician at North Mississippi Health Services assists withEndoscopy and Endoscopy procedures, equipment cleaning, and inventory management. They require knowledge of bronchoscopy equipment, pulmonary procedures, and basic arrhythmia. The role involves working independently, ensuring equipment readiness, and participating in safety and performance improvement activities.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists physicians and nurses in the performance of all Endoscopy and Endoscopy procedures while providing quality patient care.
• Responsible for the cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes and other reusable equipment and supplies.
• Restocks and maintains appropriate inventory level.
• Helps in recovery area when not doing procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must possess a broad working knowledge of Bronchoscopy equipment and pulmonary procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the pulmonary disease process.
• Basic arrhythmia class is preferred.
• Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Assures all equipment is ready and working prior to arrival of patient and physician.
• Ability to function without close supervision and must make independent judgements and adjustments related to equipment usage.
• Maintains safe, effective method of cleaning all equipment.
• Understand cardiac monitoring and able to notify appropriate staff if abnormal rhythm identified.
• Specific job training with a preceptor will be provided until a competency skills checklist is signed off by the technician/nurse preceptor.
• Competency will also be tested and demonstrated yearly during annual review.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Frequently

• Walking. Frequently

• Sitting. Occasionally

• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs

• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently

• Climbing. Occasionally

• Balancing. Occasionally

• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently

• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally

• Grasping. Frequently

• Speaking. Constantly

• Hearing. Constantly

• Repetitive Motions. Constantly

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range:

$16.62-$20.78

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required

Certifications: