GI Lab Technician | GI Downtown | Full-time | Days

Job description

Overview
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
The GI Lab Technician assists the gastroenterologist and/or surgeon with a number of GI procedures and provides patient care in the clinical setting specifically assisting with bedside cases done in the ER and ICU units. Also responsible for the care, cleaning, handling and preventive maintenance of GI endoscopic equipment and instrumentation.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Hours: 6:45am-3:15pm
Days: Monday-Friday
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
Position requires on-call coverage.
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred: Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Experience
Required: 1-2 years as a Surgical Tech, GI Tech, Medical Assistant, CNA, Patient Care Associate, Corpsman or other relevant medical experience.
Preferred: 2 or more years working in a health care environment as GI Tech or PCA.
Necessary Skills
• Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic disease process.
• Knowledge of standard precautions.
• Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body system.

Age of Patients Served: Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (=>65 years)