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GI Lab Technician

Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, California
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The posted compensation range of $30.60 - $38.25 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-356260 Employment Type Part Time Department Gastro-Intestinal Services Hours/Pay Period 40 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days vary, including weekend and holiday rotation Remote No Category Technician
Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

GI Lab Tech

The GI Lab Technician under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse will assume the responsibility of assisting the RN in preparation of patients transporting patients and assisting the physician with all GI endoscopic procedures. Responsible for assuring appropriate decontamination testing and sterilization of equipmentment/instrumentation used in GI endoscopy procedures.


Responsibilities
  • Decontaminates endoscope at point of use.
  • Performs leak testing of endoscope prior to manual cleaning and decontamination
  • Cleans and decontaminates endoscope and all applicable channels per manufacturers IFU
  • Diagnostic testing, chemical and biological monitoring completed at prescribed intervals on the sterilization equipment.
  • Endoscope sterilized utilizing appropriate quick connects and sterilization cycle parameters are validated and documented.
  • Able to trouble shoot and address sterilizer failures per operator manual
  • Documents endoscope serial number, testing, monitoring, and five day resterilization appropriately.
  • Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures, anticipating the needs specific to the patient and procedure.
  • Ensures that specimens are properly collected, labeled, and sent to the laboratory.
  • Handles and stores endoscopes properly.
  • Restocks, orders, and outdates supplies on a regular basis.
  • Appropriately uses high level disinfection, when indicated.
  • Participates actively in the universal protocol time out.
  • Appropriately labels medications and solutions on the sterile field.
  • Safely transports patients.


Qualifications
  • Surgical Technician graduate from a formal training program or one year experience as a GI Lab technician
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Must be able to work varied hours to meet departmental needs.
  • AHA BLS card
  • Fire Safety card within 90 days of hire

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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