Gastroenterology Tech 2 Part-Time Days

Baylor Scott & White Health - Pflugerville, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Pflugerville, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Gastroenterology Technician 2 position at Baylor Scott & White Health involves working under clinical oversight to perform examinations and procedures in the gastroenterology department. This part-time role requires guiding fellow technicians, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining a safe healthcare environment through effective cleaning and sterilization of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures not requiring sedation, ensuring patients are informed and answering questions about the process.
• Partner with nurses and doctors during sedation procedures, using scopes, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with emergencies like CPR.
• Keep equipment clean and sanitized, training and overseeing others to ensure quality control during gastrointestinal procedures.
• Assist in the recovery room by monitoring and noting patient physiological data, and preparing specimen slides for lab investigation.
• Ensure technicians follow standards, providing feedback and training to new technicians.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurses in documenting required data during patient admission and discharge in the GI Lab.
• Order supplies, obtain supervisor approval, and communicate with vendors for timely delivery.
• Monitor equipment and create quality reports.
• Manage maintenance schedules and installation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate or willingness to obtain one within 30 days.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with norms and procedures involved in patient care.
• Ability to recognize and communicate changes in a patient's health to team members and doctors.
• Capability to adhere to enforced safety measures, infection control strategies, and isolation routines consistently.
• Excellent customer service skills marked by understanding, patience, and certainty.
• Effective interpersonal abilities to establish positive interactions with patients and team members.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance for no-cost and low-cost degrees and certificates
• Immediate access to time off benefits