Title: GI Tech II Per Diem

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: GI Services

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Pay Rate*: $33.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The GI Technician II is an unlicensed staff who has an advanced knowledge and skills for providing assistance during GI diagnostic, therapeutic, and Advance Endoscopic procedures in a safe, appropriate and effective manner under the direction of a Registered Nurse and or GI MD in compliance with the standards of practice as stated in the California Board of Nursing for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to provision of availability, cleaning and maintenance of instruments, participation in specimen collection, adherence to aseptic technique, supply inventory, and transporting of patients, Provides support and communicates directly with nursing team and supervisory staff. The GI Technician must use effective written or verbal communication and participate in aspects of required documentation. In addition, the GI technician collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1.Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform all aspects of GI diagnostic, therapeutic and advance procedures.

2.Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation within their scope of practice.

3.Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.

4.Demonstrates the expertise to safely and competently perform cleaning, inspection, maintenance of all endoscopes, and all other lab equipment, and high-level disinfectants, according to department policies, infection control policies and manufacturer guidelines.

5.Serves as a preceptor, role model for new personnel in training.

6.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.

7.Applies knowledge of policies and procedures designed to provide a cost conscious, safe, functional, and effective environments for patients,

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

•               Minimum of two (2) years experience in an acute or outpatient setting as a GI Tech required

•               Proficient in assisting with diagnostic, therapeutic and advanced Endoscopic Procedures required

•               Completion of GI tech program preferred

•               Completion of SGNA certification for GI Tech preferred

•               Computer, Internet, order entry, and Word processing experience preferred

•               Proficiency in medical terminology required

Education/Licensure/Certification:

•               Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card required

•               GI Tech Certification or equivalent preferred