Title:GI Technician

Location:Fountain Valley, CA

Department:GI Services

Status:Full Time

Shift:Days (8-hour shifts)

Pay Range:$28.35/hr. - $41.10/hr.

*Includes call on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

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 the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The GI Lab Tech is an unlicensed staff responsible for providing assistance during a GI diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, in a safe, appropriate and effective manner under the direction of a Registered Nurse and or GI MD, in compliance with the GI Tech standards of practice as stated in the California Board of Nursing for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. The GI Technician is not to perform beyond their stated scope of practice, as outlined in the California Board of Registered Nursing’s guidelines for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, even when requested by a Physician. Additional responsibilities includes but not limited to: provision of availability/maintenance of instruments, participation in specimen collection, adherence to aseptic technique, advanced knowledge of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and support to patient flow within department. Provides support and communicates directly with nursing team and supervisory staff. The GI Lab tech must use effective communication verbally or written, and participates in aspects of required documentation. In addition, the GI Lab tech 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 and therapeutic procedures.

2. Prioritizes workload.

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

4. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.

5. Assists in training of new staff.

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. Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient[1]family-significant other expectations.

8. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.

9. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.

10. Ability to be at work and be on time.

11. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

12. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

13. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*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 (1) one year experience in an acute or outpatient setting as a GI Tech preferred.

· Proficient in assisting with Endoscopic Procedures required.

· Completion of GI tech program preferred

· ERCP trained/assist preferred

· Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred

· Proficient in medical terminology required

Education/Licensure/Certification:

· Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card required

· GI tech certification or equivalent preferred

· High School Diploma or equivalent required