GI Unit Technician

　　Job Description

　　Purpose & Scope:

　　The Gastrointestinal Unit (GI) Technician is responsible for the technical functions related to assisting with GI procedures. The functions of this role include preparing the procedure room; assisting with the procedure; management, troubleshooting, and cleaning of equipment and instrumentation; and stocking, ordering, and tracking supplies. He / she is responsible to the COPS / GI Unit Patient Care Director (PCD) through the GI Unit Assistant Patient Care Director (APCD) or the shift Coordinator and works in concert with the philosophy and goals of the department.

　　Education:

　　High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

　　Completion of course for GI or OR Technicians is preferred.

　　Experience:

　　One year of GI Tech experience is preferred.

　　Certification/Licensure:

　　None.

　　VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence