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Emory Healthcare · 2 days ago

Registry GID Lab Technician / GI Endo / Clinic

Atlanta Metro

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, seeking a PRN GID Lab Technician for The Emory Clinic in Decatur. The role involves assisting gastroenterologists with various procedures, teaching patients, and maintaining procedure rooms and equipment.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Gastrointestinal Laboratory TechnicianEndoscopy proceduresPatient monitoringSpecimen collectionCommunication skills

Required

One year of experience as a Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician OR current licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN)

OR four years of Gastrointestinal Laboratory Instrument Technician experience

OR three years of Nursing Technician II experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development , and leadership programs and more

Company

Emory Healthcare

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Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.

Founded in 1953

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/

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