GI Attendant - Downey - On Call Days
Primary Location Downey, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Garden Medical Offices Building No. 1
Job Number 1316568 Date posted 10/29/2024
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Description:
The GI Attendant, under general supervision of a department head and functional direction of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician with endoscopy procedures and cleans/maintains endoscopes and accessories.
Basic Qualifications:
Job Summary:
The GI Attendant, under general supervision of a department head and functional direction of a Registered Nurse, assists the physician with endoscopy procedures and cleans/maintains endoscopes and accessories.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Obtain pertinent information from patient before or after procedure following standard guidelines and notifying the RN/physician of non-routine answers. Ensures the availability and operation of equipment prior to each procedure according to protocols. Under direct supervision, assist the provider (e.g. positioning patients) with endoscopy procedures; polypectomy, biopsy, cytology, and cultures. Clean and maintain special scopes/equipment according to established guidelines. Cleans the procedure room after each use. Documents the preventative maintenance, repair and costs of GI equipment. Adheres to established chart documentation and format protocols. Assist with ordering supplies and equipment. Principle Job Duties and Skills: Prepare G.I. procedure room for procedures (endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy.). Assist physician with procedures, including care of biopsy specimens. Assemble, disassemble, inspect and lubricate endoscopes and other instruments. Clean, disinfect and sterilize endoscopes and other instruments. Follow standard infection control procedures. Set up procedure rooms as directed. Clean each procedure room after use. Assist with transporting patients to the recovery area. Trouble shoot and attend to video endoscopy equipment. Assist with patient teaching regarding prep information for endoscopy procedures, following established protocols. Answer phone calls for the G.I. Lab, including message tracking for the physicians, RNs and LVNs. Assist with receiving and checking in patients to ensure timely processing. Schedule and confirm endoscopy appointments as directed. Maintain inventory of supplies. Maintain clean work area. Care of equipment to include cleaning, soaking, decontamination, inspecting, assembling, wrapping and sterilization. May perform other activities and duties as directed. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Pay Grade: 22
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- One (1) - two (2) recent years' experience in patient care function required.
- One year GI lab experience preferred.
- Knowledge of instrument cleaning/sterilization.
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop and push equipment as required.
Education
- N/A
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support
Notes:
- Required to provide availability for one (1) working Saturday per month.
- Saturday hours are from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
- Will be required to work at DMC and Garden MOB.
Primary Location: California,Downey,Garden Medical Offices Building No. 1
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 01:00 PM
Working Hours End: 09:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Downey/Garden MOB - Gastroenterology-Specl Proced - 0806
Pay Range: $24.15 - $26.18 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
