FT GI Technician

• Function as an assistive person during endoscopy procedures by:

o Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.

o Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

o Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate

o Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.

o Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment

o Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels

o Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection

o Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy

o Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.

o Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy

o Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.

o Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.

o Providing instruments and supplies to the endoscopist during the procedure.

o Maintaining an organized sterile field.

• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes

• Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.

• Maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions

• Clean and prepare equipment and instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.

• Ensure scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use

• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.

• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.

• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.

• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.

• Participate in annual reviews

• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.

• Maintain required competencies.

• Pursue professional growth

• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

• Perform other duties as assigned

High School Graduate or equivalent

• Prior experience as a GI Tech preferred