GID Lab Technician / Endoscopy Lab - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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8am - 4:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours, 10 hour shift.

Salary range - $19.36- $26.36 We're seeking a

GI Lab Tech for Emory Saint Joseph Hospital

responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients. This individual will: + Assists the gastroenterologist with procedures such as gastroscopy, dilatation, colonoscopy, electrocoaugtery, flexible protoscopy, anoscopy, peritoneoscopy, liver biopsy, sclerosis, motility, secretin studies, gastric analysis, small bowel endoscopy, transesophageal cardiography, or other procedures. Assists the gastroenterologist with specimen collection for biopsy, cytology, fecal, viral cultures, duedenal aspirate, and others. May start/discontinue IV fluids, administer enemas, operate EKG and other monitoring equipment, pass N-G tubes, begin and assist in CPR, administer oxygen, monitor vital signs during endoscopy or recovery room procedures and notify the physician of any abnormalities or significant changes. + Teaches patients about procedure to be performed using verbal explanations, pamphlets and relevant audiovisual aids. Requests physician or nurse to address and answer patients' questions before and after procedure is completed. + Verifies that a properly signed consent form is obtained prior to any procedure. Instructs transporters to pick-up and discharge patients from nursing units or other hospital departments and/or GID Lab. + May be required to transport both in-patients and outpatients to and from GID Lab by wheelchair or stretcher. Performs techniques using specialized equipment such as endoscopes, light sources, and GID accessory equipment, cautery and photocoagulation, monitoring equipment, peritoneoscopy equipment, motility machines, or other related equipment. + Keeps procedure rooms stocked with supplies and equipment and maintains work areas to keep them clean and dust free. Keeps accurate and complete records of procedure charges, data sheets, specimen/laboratory slips, medicines given, adverse reactions, equipment sent for repair, and other required documentation. Performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + One year of experience as a Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician or Perioperative Services Tech preferred, OR current licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) OR four years of Gastrointestinal Laboratory Instrument Technician experience preferred OR three years of Nursing Technician II experience preferred.

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Division

_St. Joseph's Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30342_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_SJH GI Endoscopy Lab_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_139957_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_8a-4:30p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $16.70/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $23.46/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.