Job Description

Overview:

At SCA Health, we believe

health care is about people

- the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the

mission, vision and values

that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it

. Each decision we make is rooted in

seven core values

:

Clinical quality

Integrity

Service excellence

Teamwork

Accountability

Continuous improvement

Inclusion

Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team,

they will

.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

The Gastroenterology Technologist (GI Tech) is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse. The GI Tech performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and best practice guidelines established by the gastroenterology professional organization.

Key Responsibilities

:

Assists other members of the procedure team with gowning, gloving, applying eye protection to perform patient procedures Assists with the preparation of the procedure room for procedures Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of supplies and equipment Knows and practices the principles and procedures of aseptic and sterile technique as applicable Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and procedures Knows how to pre-clean, disinfect, process and safely store endoscopes according to best practice guidelines, facility policy and under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for processing and storage Participates in procedure validation and TIME OUT processes with the rest of the procedure team Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, other designated processors Demonstrates understanding of procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines, policy and procedures Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares rooms, supplies, and equipment, as assigned and directed by Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Qualifications:
High School Graduate or Equivalent Prior Experience as a GI Tech and/or Operating Room Technician (ORT) preferred Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, required

Min: USD $27.00/Hr. Max: USD $29.00/Hr.