GI TECH I FT East Endoscopy

1 week ago

Chattanooga, TN, United States Galen Medical Full time
Job Details

Job Location
EAST ENDOSCOPY - Chattanooga, TN

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Associates Degree

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Health Care

Description

GI Tech - East Endoscopy

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages.

Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. Galen is CHATTANOOGA'S Doctor

Summary/Objective:

To provide safe, clean, tested, and inspected items by performing decontamination and high-level disinfection according to manufacture instructions.

Once level I mastered, will advance to level II.

Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Improves and/or supports others in improving the health and well-being of all patients through excellence in patient care and teaching.
  • Be knowledgeable about professional and practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
  • Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies, State Regulations, AAAHC guidelines, and OSHA standards.
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards set forth by the organization.
  • Daily set up decontamination room and DSD room. Maintains neat, orderly, and safe work area and practices economy in the use of all supplies.
  • Responsible for care and handling of all GI Endoscopes and equipment used in processing/decontaminating.
  • Prepares endoscopes at the beginning of the shift for use.
  • In accordance with doctor's preferences and established standards, ensures the presence of all instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for gastroenterological procedure.
  • Always follow manufacturer's recommendations for proper disinfection of the endoscopes.
  • Performs duties in the processing/decontamination area such as washing, assembling, disinfecting, and highly disinfecting instruments.
  • Ensures Endoscopes and equipment pass each cycle in the DSD machine.
  • Properly log tickets from the DSD machines in the logbook.
  • Maintains DSD machines according to manufacturer's requirements.
  • Calls Steris for instructions and/or scheduling repair of DSD if problems occur during daily operations.
  • Terminally cleans processing/decontamination area and DSD room at the end of the day.
  • Keeps areas neat, tidy, and organized throughout the day.
  • Properly disposes of contaminated supplies and equipment.
  • Ensures that all equipment is functional
  • Stores Endoscopes and supplies properly.
  • Ensures that all supply levels are maintained. Monitors dated supplies to ensure sterility.
  • Assists in the orientation/training of new GI tech level I personnel.
  • Creates a work environment conducive to productive performance and learning.
  • Identifies educational and training needs for all personnel.
  • Report any unusual incidents or occurrences to the Clinical Manager. Consults with the Clinical Manager administrative issues and problems.
  • Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury. Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting appropriate information to the Clinical Manager and documents same.
  • Assists in product evaluation.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Keep stock hallway clear or all boxes to one side for safety reasons. Break boxes down.
  • Promotes responsibility as a member of the GI team by displaying a professional attitude.
  • Responsible for attending annual department training, fire/safety, and infection control education. Maintaining knowledge of safety procedures within the facility.
  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Maintain BLS certification.
  • Assist in Pre-op and PACU as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by Clinical Manager.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification during work hours.
  • Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager.
  • Consistently demonstrate the value of the team concept.
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities.
  • Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards.
WORKING HOURS:
  • Works approximately 40 hours per week, overtime will be avoided if possible.
  • Weekends, holidays and overtime must be worked as required by department.
  • The reasonable scheduling of overtime is the prerogative of Galen, and employees will beexpected to work such overtime unless excused by their supervisor.
  • Galen reserves the right to change the work schedule of any employee when it isconsidered in the best interest of the organization.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • GI experience preferred. Medical Assistant License or Surgical Tech.
  • BLS certified.
As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA and OSHA standards.

Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.

Why should you apply?
  • 401(k) benefits.
  • Education reimbursement.
  • Holiday Pay.
  • Great earned time-off policy.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.

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