About this role
Job Title & Specialty Area: GI Endoscopy Tech Department: GI Lab Location: Dallas, Texas Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Job Type: On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: In collaboration with the GI registered nurse and physician, the employee assists in GI procedures being performed. The employee may prepare patients for examination/procedures. Ensures all equipment, instruments and supplies are available for the procedures and assists in turning over procedure rooms. Processes endoscopes and other equipment. Exhibits knowledge of GI physiology, equipment and device management, and GI therapeutic interventions. Documents patient information in the electronic health record. Responsibilities: * Cleans, leak tests, and disinfects scopes to High Level Disinfection (HLC) in accordance with hospital policy, SGNA and manufacturer guidelines. Maintains required processing and testing logs as assigned. * Obtains and checks supplies and equipment needed for all endoscopic procedures. Sets up procedure area per departmental protocols with instruments, supplies, equipment and solutions required for all procedures and labels solutions appropriately as necessary. * Passes instruments to and assists physician during procedure. Manipulates instruments at the direction of the physician or registered nurse. * Assists with the cleaning and turnover of procedure rooms between cases, including transporting patients and equipment as assigned. * Stocks supply and procedure rooms as assigned. May receive shipments, assist with inventories as assigned. Assists supervisor in maintaining appropriate PAR levels for all supplies. WORK EXPERIENCE * Less than 1 year - Minimum 6 months experience in a patient care setting Required
EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required * Current Medical Assistant certification acquired through an accredited institution Preferred A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: · Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. · 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure · Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) · Caregiver Leave · Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.