Gastroenterology Technician

SUMMARY:

Performs gastroenterology services and assists with specialized testing and examinations and maintains equipment cleaned and disinfected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Screen and checks-in patients and escorts patients to treatment areas.
  • Accurately prepares room & patient for examinations, therapeutic measures and procedures assuring all needed equipment and supplies are available prior to the start of the exam.
  • Take, monitor, and records physiological measurements.
  • Triage urgent needs.
  • Assist with medical treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per treatment protocols.
  • Prepare and administers medications under the supervision of a nurse or health care provider.
  • Chaperone patients.
  • Assemble, maintains, and operates medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment.
  • Maintain or assist with appropriate and accurate health record storage and retrieval systems.
  • Prepare and submits administrative reports.
  • Provide patient/parent education as requested.
  • Assist with routine endoscopic procedures to include: EGD, CSP, ERCP, Ph/Manometry testing, Hydrogen Breath Analysis, Liver Biopsies, and PEG/PEG-J Placement.
  • Assist with emergency procedures to include GI Bleeds, Food Obstructions, and foreign Body Obstructions.
  • Upon completion of procedures and examinations, properly clean and organize room and perform any necessary cleaning of equipment as established by departmental policies and procedures and standards.
  • Required to perform gastroenterology services.
  • Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
  • Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
  • Provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
  • Prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature.
  • Follows all OSHA and infection control standard related to the delivery of gastroenterology services. Maintains training and certification required for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of endoscopic equipment to the highest standard.
  • Communicates effectively with RN and physician regarding workflow and potential unforeseen delays or changes to patient care.
  • Maintains well-stocked procedural rooms and backstock, maintains an accurate supply inventory, and orders supplies promptly to maintain appropriate inventory par levels.
  • Maintains organized, well-maintained system of quality, safety and infection control checklists.
  • Assists with administrative support, preparing clinic patient charts, obtaining records from outside facilities, contacting patients at physician request, and scheduling appointments.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a medical assisting program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA); or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) for Registered Medical Assistants (RMA); or equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience (i.e., military training).
• Must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state, or military trained equivalent school, and show the ability to perform position duties.
• At least twelve (12) months experience in the past twenty-four (24) months.
• Shall have at least 6 months experience in HLD within the past 24 months (USAFA ONLY)
• Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) All certifications listed must be maintained. Expired certifications are not valid.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai’s Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively read, write and speak English in order to communicate with all patients and other healthcare providers.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL:

All Market contractors are subject to working at a duty location at any of the MTFs or associated sub clinics within the Colorado Military Health System (CMHS).

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital.  The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances.  Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements.  Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities and abilities.  Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues.  May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients.  Work is highly social with patients and can be stressful with a high emotional element.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking, or translating.  Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.  Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. May be assigned occasional to moderate periods of analytical tasks requiring extensive reasoning abilities. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay is: $19.70 - $24.27 per hour.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurances, Voluntary Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Dependent Spouse Life Insurance and Dependent Life Insurance, Prescription Drug Coverage, Hearing Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,  https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.