GI Technician (FGP) – *Onsite Florida*

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice GI Technician.

Responsible for preparing the procedure room Facilitates the availability of all equipment for both advanced and routine endoscopic procedures. Provides safe therapeutic age specific care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Adheres to strict scope/equipment reprocessing guidelines. Assists with patient transport and cleaning duties necessary for the orderly functioning of the procedure rooms and unit. Assists with ensuring proper par levels of advanced and standard endoscopic supplies are maintained within budget.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets-up procedure rooms in an organized and timely manner ensuring supplies and equipment needed. Performs a variety of cleaning duties necessary to the orderly functioning of the procedure rooms and unit. Maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment including security of belongings. Complies with regulatory and quality policies governing safety standards and infection control. Monitors product supply usage waste reduction.
• Adheres to strict scope reprocessing standards based on model of endoscope, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory safety standards. Initiates corrective action if breaks in protocol occur. Properly documents reprocessing protocol.
• Accurately and promptly reports all changes in patient condition and pertinent patient information to the registered nurse. Assists patient, family, visitors, and health care team members by answering questions, delivering messages, and giving information within the scope of practice. Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational, and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care utilizing NYUL policy procedure, patient care guidelines, physician’s orders, and endoscopy skill set. Assists and supports team members accordingly.
• Participates in orientation of new employees, unit based quality improvement measures and keeps current in Endoscopic and other related areas.
• Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the facility. Sanitizes transport equipment according to infection control policy.
• Provides timely and accurate, complete documentation in the decontamination room of all QI logs.
• Active role in orienting, coaching, and mentoring of new staff.
• Monitors reprocessing units to ensure they are performing at optimal levels, perform routine checks on reprocessing equipment and high-level disinfection. Interpret and record results, report problem to Manager.
• Oversees the care, handling, and maintenance of the endoscope equipment. Inspect endoscope and any broken equipment and report to the manager. 
• Maintains open communication with manager regarding maintenance of endoscopes and other equipment. 
• Must collect specimen and properly label and document log books
• Reconciliation of end of day specimens collected.  
• Promotes a safe working environment by consistently performing thorough infection prevention measures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School or GED. Current and valid Basic Life Support BLS. As of 7/15/17 Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Inc SGNA Associates Program NewlyHired/transferred employees within first year of employment. SGNA Advanced Associates Program NewlyHired/transferred employees within 1 year of employment. 1-2 years Nursing Assistant or equivalent. Excellent communication skills both written and oral interpersonal problem solving critical thinking skills Basic computer skills Must have one of the following within 6 months of employment: 1 Certified Registered Central Service Technician CRCST 2 Certified Endoscope Reprocessor CER or 3 Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor CFER. 

Required Licenses: SGNA Advanced Assoc, SGNA Associates

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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