Gastrointestinal Assistant - GI Tech
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Conduct gastrointestinal and endoscopy procedures by assisting providers, manipulating equipment, and scrubbing hands while monitoring patient status. Prepare procedure rooms by reviewing schedules, assembling instruments, verifying sterility, and ensuring all equipment functions correctly. Perform pre-cleaning and decontamination of endoscopes, transport specimens to the laboratory, and document procedure data and charges accurately. Support patient care through pre- and post-procedure education and assist with diagnostic testing such as gastric analysis and pH testing. Maintain equipment by inspecting scopes, troubleshooting minor issues, and coordinating repairs with Clinical Technology Services. Work a schedule requiring 24-hour call once per week and one weekend every six weeks, with the ability to arrive at OHSU within 30 minutes of paging.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Surgical Technology program from a community college
- One year of experience, within the last five years of clinical or hospital-based GI procedure unit or a surgical procedure room setting including assembling supplies and instruments; preparing room for procedures; and participating as a member of the procedural team
- BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
- Must be able to ride tram daily
- Must be able to arrive to OHSU within 30 minutes of being paged when on call
- 24 hour call once per week
- one weekend every 6 weeks
Desired Qualifications
- One year experience as GI Tech or scrub tech
- Familiarity with therapeutic procedures (ERCP, EUS, DBE, POEM, ESD, EMR, etc), bronchoscopy procedures (Bronch, EBUS, ION, etc.), and equipment (Spyglass, Aloka/EUS machine, Olympus, etc.)
- SGNA GI Assistant Certification
- One year of experience in Gastroenterology or another GI field
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