GI Associate

Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Under the general direction of the Endoscopist and Nursing staff performs all duties that support patient care in the Endoscopy and GI Motility Units. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. Performs duties within an appropriate time frame, participates as a team member, contributing to a positive work environment. Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to excellent customer service, learning and skill development. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Performs technical duties which contribute to safe, effective and efficient patient care delivery.
   1. Checks, maintains, and assures proper working condition of all equipment including suction, light source, air, scopes and cameras.
2. Assist the Endoscopist and Clinical Nurse in providing patient care.
   1. Demonstrates ability in prepping responsibilities (applying EKG electrodes, B/P cuffs, pulse oximeter, and oxygen).
3. Performs responsibly which contributes to the efficient operation of the department. Participates in keeping the environment clean and organized.
   1. Safely transports patients to the procedure room.
4. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility and participates in unit activities to promote a cohesive team.
   1. Completes online mandatory continuing education classes as required.

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Minimum 1 year of patient care or ambulatory clinical support as PCT, MA, GI tech or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year PCT/CNA experience and/or one year GI clinical support experience and/or Perioperative experience as a Surgical Tech or in Sterile Processing.
LICENSURE
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Complete certification through the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution/GI Specialty within two years of employment. Complete a minimum of 10 CEUs related to GI yearly.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent communications, interpersonal, coordinative, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Endoscopic room procedure and universal precautions. Excellent communication skills. Individual must be able to tolerate high stress areas of work. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math. All duties require some pushing, pulling, bending and standing. Must be able to read instructional materials and labels. Must be able to take and follow direction. Must be able to participate as member of the patient care team. Must be able to clean instruments/endoscopes, utilizing department aseptic techniques and following the Manufacturer IFUs.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required. Consistent use of proper body mechanics. Requires mental alertness and ability to perform multiple tasks. Physically and emotionally able to work under stress, stand, walk, lift and carry. Requires standing for periods of time. Requires stamina to work in a fast paced environment. Must be physically able to push/pull objects more than 30lbs., lift trays or equipment weighing up to 30 lbs. Requires ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Working environment: Exposed regularly to some unpleasant working conditions. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material.
Additional Information
HOURS: Eight hour shifts starting at 7a, 7:45a, 8a,
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