What are the responsibilities and job description for the GI Lab Technician position at Northside Hospital Inc.?
Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Provides assistance to the physician & direct care to the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Functions as role model tech, serving as preceptor and trainer for new staff. Contributes to work operational functions through schedule development, MD preference card management, and maintenance of supplies/equipment necessary for department. Delivers timely communication to the team in response to observed patient acuity changes.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
1. High School Diploma
2. Basic Life Support (BLS)
3. SGNA Associates Program Certificate for GI Techs and SGNA Advanced Associates Program Certificate for GI Techs within 12 months of start date
4. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Endoscopy
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
1. Completion of accredited medical assistant course or
· CNA/PCT Certification
· Certified Surgical Tech
2. Minimal typing and basic computer skills
Work Hours:
7am-3:30pmWeekend Requirements:
NoOn-Call Requirements:
Yes