Oregon Health & Science University · 1 day ago
GI Tech Trainee (Gastrointestinal Assistant)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30/hr - $41/hr
1+ years expOregon Health & Science University is seeking a GI Tech Trainee to assist in Endoscopy procedures. The role involves preparing procedure rooms, supporting providers during procedures, handling specimens, and ensuring proper decontamination and turnover of the procedure room.
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Responsibilities
Review daily procedure schedules and provider/nurse preferences to anticipate needs
Prepare procedure rooms with the required instruments, equipment, and supplies based on case requirements
Verify the sterility, integrity, and functionality of all instruments and supplies
Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before and during use
Assemble and arrange equipment and materials for scheduled endoscopic procedures
Assist the provider by manipulating equipment during procedures as requested
Hand instruments, equipment, and supplies to the provider or nurse, responding quickly to their needs
Scrub hands and adhere strictly to infection control protocols throughout the procedure
Monitor patient status and promptly report any changes or complications to the provider or nurse
Support patient care alongside the endoscopy team before, during, and after procedures
Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment, including scopes, monitors, video systems, and electrocautery devices
Assist in obtaining specimens during endoscopic procedures
Correctly preserve/collect, label, and transport specimens to the laboratory according to protocols
Safely remove and transport used endoscopic equipment to designated areas for cleaning, high-level disinfection, or sterilization
Dispose of all single-use and contaminated materials (e.g., sponges, gloves, blood, and irrigation fluids) following infection control and hazardous waste protocols
Thoroughly wipe down all surfaces in the procedure room, including furniture, light fixtures, monitors, walls, and floors, using hospital-approved disinfectants
Ensure complete environmental cleaning and decontamination of the room to uphold infection prevention standards
Remove any unused or unnecessary supplies and prepare the room with the essential items required for the next procedure
Accurately document relevant procedure data in the patient’s medical record
Record supplies and instruments used, and report patient charges accordingly
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Surgical Technology program from a community college; OR
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
Training position must meet these qualifications within 12 months of start date
Knowledge assembling supplies and instruments; preparing room for procedure; and performing as a member of the procedural team
BLS, American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred
One year of experience in Gastroenterology or another GI field preferred
Familiarity with therapeutic procedures (ERCP,EUS, DBE,POEM, ESD,EMR.etc), brochoscopy procedures (Bronch,EBUS,ION, etc) and equipment (Spyglass,Aloka/EUS machine Olympus,Etc)
SGNA GI Assistant Certification
Benefits
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
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Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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