GI Tech Surgical Services
Corewell Health
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Posted on Jul 19, 2024
About Ludington Hospital
For over a century, we have provided comprehensive health care services for Mason and Oceana County residents and the thousands of tourists who visit each year. With our experienced, compassionate doctors and health teams, advanced technology, programs that improve well-being and the expertise and resources of a top health system, there is no better place for local care.
Scope of Work
Assists in patient care before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assists the physician with the equipment and tools necessary to complete procedures. Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards. Contributes to the smooth operations of the unit.
Obtains and organizes necessary equipment, supplies, and instruments for each procedural case. Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Assists the Gastroenterologist/physician with the technical tools necessary for treatment of the patient.
Administers localized medications under the immediate direction of the physician.
Handles procedural specimens under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and delivery of specimens to designated area.
Ensures procedural images are available for the Gastroenterologist/physician to input into the procedure notes.
Assists with "turnover" of procedural rooms between patients. Prepares room for endoscopic procedures, restocks room as necessary, and cleans and prepares equipment, stretchers, work areas and reusable supplies, returning unneeded equipment to appropriate area.
Assists with patient care as directed by RN. Transports patients to and from the procedural rooms.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Associate's Degree in related field
- Will require Completion of SGNA GI Technical Specialist Associates Program within 90 days of hire and renewed every 5 years as required by SGNA.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, experience utilizing aseptic technique, experience in the endoscopy environment handling scopes and assisting the GI provider, education and experience in health care facility, or understanding of infection control practices. Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Cert required within 60 days of hire
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
- Sitting: Seldom
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom - Color Vision (Ishihara) Test
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - LudingtonDepartment Name
Surgical Services - LudingtonEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
16Hours of Work
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Days Worked
Variable WeekdaysWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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