POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Lead Endoscopic Technician’s primary functions include the present GI Technician job description (involving preparation and care of endoscopic equipment, supply acquisition, and direct patient care within the scope of practice) as well as as assistant leadership role in the clinical environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school Diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification
• Computer knowledge
• 6 months experience as a GI Technician (required)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides input for recruiting, hiring, training, and disciplining GI Technicians
• Orientation and training of staff to include but not limited to:
• Function and testing of scope reprocessor and steam sterilizer
• Processing and maintenance of scopes to include pre-cleaning, cleaning and disinfection
• Handling of specimens
• Procedure room and processing room set up and take down
• Handling of biopsy forceps, snares, clips and dilatation devices
• Maintenance of logs in scope processing room, temperature and humidity logs and eye wash station
• Assists with planning assignments for personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks
• Responsible for completion of annual technical staff competencies
• Provides input for annual performance appraisals
• Ensures compliance that staff adheres to protective required wear (PPE) when assisting and performing decontamination and any other time when exposure to blood borne pathogens or chemicals present a hazard.
• Provides an inservice per year of related GI procedures
• Function as a resource person to other GI Technicians and nurses
• Proactively participates in QAPI and Safety Programs
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Attends all required education
We are an equal opportunity employer.