Gi Tech - BEH GI Lab - Part-Time

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the GI Technician assists physicians or other providers with procedures performed in the gastroenterology endoscopy setting. Outpatients and inpatients who present with a wide range of illnesses and complaints are cared for in this endoscopy setting. Some duties may be performed independently with intermittent supervision by the registered nurse.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Nursing Assistant Certified by the State of Tennessee preferred, nursing student completing or near completion of Fundamentals of Nursing, EMT, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant.

Note

A licensed practical nurse may apply and work in the position but must function within the guidelines and skills outlined for the Patient Care Technician.

Experience

Required: One (1) year clinical setting experience.

Preferred

One (1) year experience assisting in GI or pulmonary medical procedures.

Position Requirement(s)

• License/Certification/Registration
• Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

Preferred: N/A

Department

Position Summary

The GI Tech must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit(s). The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures

Clinical Practice and Quality of Care