Arkansas Children's Hospital·Little Rock, Arkansas
The Gastroenterology Technician assists medical staff with GI procedures, patient preparation, and specimen collection. They are also responsible for decontaminating equipment, maintaining supply levels, and providing clerical support for the department.
Arkansas children's is a tobacco free workplace.
Flu vaccines are required.
Arkansas children's is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
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Time Type: Full time Department: CC014170 Gastroenterology Summary: Full Time, 7:00am-5:30pm, Four Days a Week (Night and Weekend Call Required) Salary: Most new hires start between $16.30-$20.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Performs technical, clerical and direct patient care activities as directed by an RN/MD. Provides care in preparation and assisting with GI procedures/tests; decontaminates and reprocesses equipment and instrumentation; maintains supply levels and stocks areas; maintains GI scopes and systems. Works under the direction and supervision of the Gastroenterology RN. Required Education: No education requirements Recommended Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent Required Work Experience: 2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Description 1. Assists in preparation of patients for GI procedures/tests, i.e. VS, weights, etc. and assists with GI procedures/test as directed by RN/MD.
2. Ensures that supplies, equipment and instrumentation are available and set-up for procedures.
3. Processes patient specimens; collects breath hydrogen samples.
4. Decontaminates, cleans, and reprocesses equipment.
5. Stocks patient care and reprocessing areas, maintaining adequate supply levels and maintaining neat and orderly direct care and support areas.
6. Provides clerical support for GI Lab/procedures. (i.e., Answers phone clearly, identifying self and unit, acts as courier as needed, completing tasks promptly and completely).
7. Completes special assignments within designated time frames.
8. Assists with patient charge process as directed and prepares patient charts for Medical Records within 24 hours of discharge.
9. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment which is in compliance with infection control, safety, OSHA, and other regulatory processes.
10. Ensures that patient supplies and equipment are organized, clean, and properly re-stocked for optimal cost effectiveness and availability for patient care.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
The role requires two years of relevant experience, though a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for this requirement. Candidates must be able to work full-time hours including night and weekend calls.
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