JOB SUMMARY

　　The Gastroenterology Technician 1, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, helps with technical procedures, patient care services and other duties as assigned.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

　　Operates and maintains equipment safely and under established policies and procedures.

　　Helps physician and other designated clinical staff members in carrying out procedures which require aseptic techniques observing standard precautions.

　　Safely transports cart to different areas of facility as needed; prepares patient for exam or procedure and helps physician.

　　Observes patients, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate help.

　　Cleans room before and after procedures, takes soiled equipment to decontamination room.

　　Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area and places general and special supply order from purchasing in a timely way.

　　Sets up procedure room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in the room and in good working order.

　　Restocks all supplies in assigned rooms at the end of shift.

　　Performs quality checks on equipment and ensures repairs, if necessary, and cleans and disinfects specialty equipment according to established policies and procedures.

　　KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

　　Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

　　Ability to see and hear with or without correction.

　　Takes personal responsibility to take part in performance improvement activities as they are available.

　　Attends 100% of in-service education, as job required.

　　Attends 50% of staff meetings, if unable to attend employee is accountable for content.

　　BENEFITS

　　Our competitive benefits package includes the following

　　Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

　　401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　PTO accrual beginning Day 1

　　Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

　　EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

　　CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

　　Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

　　As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.