GI Lab Technician | GI Downtown | Full-time | Days

Overview

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

The GI Lab Technician assists the gastroenterologist and/or surgeon with a number of GI procedures and provides patient care in the clinical setting specifically assisting with bedside cases done in the ER and ICU units. Also responsible for the care, cleaning, handling and preventive maintenance of GI endoscopic equipment and instrumentation.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 6:45am-3:15pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Jacksonville, Fl

Position requires on-call coverage.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred: Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Experience

Required: 1-2 years as a Surgical Tech, GI Tech, Medical Assistant, CNA, Patient Care Associate, Corpsman or other relevant medical experience.

Preferred: 2 or more years working in a health care environment as GI Tech or PCA.

Necessary Skills

1. Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs throughout the life span.

2. Knowledge of medical terminology.

3. Knowledge of aseptic techniques.

4. Knowledge of acute and chronic disease process.

5. Knowledge of standard precautions.

6. Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body system.

Age of Patients Served: Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (=>65 years)