GI Technician

Day Shift, Full Time, Monday-Friday. 8 hr shifts. Variable Start Times, from 6:00 am - 10:00 amThe GI technician performs a variety of duties in the GI Unit related to maintaining a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for patients undergoing procedures in the Gastroenterology Unit with a focus on the Patient Family Centered Care model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. He/she will assist nurses and physicians in the care of these patients. The GI technician will procure and maintain equipment and supplies in collaboration with the Clinical Leader as well as perform secretarial duties as needed.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for the cleaning and disinfection of scopesCleans and disinfects endoscopes using established guidelinesGreets patient and families in a professional mannerMaintains and organizes supplies/ordering as neededStocks and sets up rooms for the next dayAssists nursing staff to provide support to ensure efficient and confidential flow of informationCommunicates patient information to licensed nurse in a timely mannerEnters accurate demographic information into computer in procedure roomsAnswers telephone and screens calls in a courteous manner. Relays accurate messages to appropriate personnelFile and retrieve patient records, collate charts and deliver mail to mailroomAssists nurses and physicians to facilitate efficient room turnoverEscorts patients to changing rooms. Assists patients with gowning and locking of valuables if necessary. Assists patients with redressing when appropriate to dischargeAssists the nurse with transfer of patients to procedure rooms from the waiting room and from the procedure room to the recovery areaGrade: 135Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant or medical technician preferredAdheres to all C.A.R.E. StandardsBrigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary Location

MA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital MainWork Locations

BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main1153 Centre StreetBoston 02130Job Organization

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH)Schedule

Full-timeStandard Hours: 36Shift

Day JobPosted Shift Description: Full Time, Day Shift, 8 hr days. Variable Start times Starting at 06:00 - 10 am Monday-FridayEmployee Status

Regular

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