GI Tech - Surgical Float Pool

Job description

Job Requirements
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in IDN Wide Endoscopy departments under the direction of the R.N. Technical activities may include performing in the GI Assistant role within all Endoscopy Departments at Health First. Associate must follow the Surgical Services Float Pool responsibilities which require travel to all 5 Health First facilities, maintain flexibility, and provide the minimum required hours (72 working hours within 6 week schedule period).
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Follows infection control policy, utilizes personal protection devices as indicated in the universal precautions policy. Cleans scopes / equipment following appropriate infection control procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows current policies and procedures and SGNA standards (to be measures by written test on SGNA standards.
• Accurately handles and identifies specimens properly; demonstrates care of specimen as required. 
• Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment checks for proper function and completeness. Reports faulty equipment per policy.
• Anticipates needs of physician in the procedure room, passing instruments/scopes, and supplies as needed.
• Checks GI suite to ensure a clean environment. Assists with cleaning during room turnover and terminal cleaning as necessary. Cleans and restocks GI rooms daily.
• Participates in a performance improvement activity to improve department, patient or physician satisfaction.
• Uses computer system effectively as needed for daily activities, such as printing endoscopy schedule.
• Attend in-services, inventory and mandatory meetings.

Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience:
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Organized and can establish a good rapport with surgical staff and peers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise)
• Must be able to travel to all 4 hospitals.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be physically agile and can stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must pass color blindness test.

Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Per Diem
Shift Times : variable
Paygrade : PG-27