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Endoscopy/Gastrointestinal Technician

Primary Location Lafayette, Colorado Worker Location Onsite Facility Rock Creek Medical Offices Job Number 1320994 Date posted 11/13/2024
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Description:
SEIU Local 105 - $26.20 - $35.32
 “May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.       


Job Summary:

Assists the GI team staff with Gastroenterology procedures and treatment of patients. Performs a variety of routine patient care, sterilization of equipment after procedures, and other clerical duties when needed. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.



Essential Responsibilities:


  • Assists gastroenterologist and providers to perform diagnostic and minor medical procedures, such as biopsies and the application of abdominal pressure when needed.

  • Washes, inspects, decontaminates and maintains equipment following established infection control policies and procedures.

  • Prepares equipment and supplies needed for scheduled procedures.

  • Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.

  • Assist in patient flow, providing support as necessary.

  • Maintain general stock levels within the department.

  • Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.

  • Assist in orienting and training new employees, transporting equipment or patients

  • Performs other related duties as directed.

  • This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Minimum six (6) months of experience as an Endoscopy or Gastrointestinal Technician.


Education


  • High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.


License, Certification, Registration


  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification within 6 months of hire from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution



  • Basic Life Support


Additional Requirements:


  • Knowledge of medical terminology is critical.

  • Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.

  • Highly effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills to include excellent telephone etiquette and an ability to manage a variety of patients questions.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Gastrointestinal Certification preferred.


Notes:



  • One year of recent experience in GI within the past 5 years required.

  • Work experience in a fast paced detailed environment

Primary Location: Colorado,Lafayette,Rock Creek Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Rock Creek Medical Offices - Gastroenterology - 1608 Pay Range: $26.2 - $35.32 / 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: Yes, 25 % of the Time 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