Gastroenterology Tech 2 Part-Time Days

Baylor Scott & White Health - Pflugerville, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Pflugerville, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Gastroenterology Technician 2 position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center involves working under clinical oversight to perform examinations and procedures in the gastroenterology department. This part-time role requires proficiency in assisting with procedures, guiding fellow technicians, and maintaining a safe healthcare environment. The technician will also be responsible for training new staff and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures not requiring sedation, ensuring patients are informed and answering questions.
• Partner with nurses and doctors during sedation procedures.
• Use scopes, monitor vital signs, and assist with emergencies like CPR.
• Keep equipment clean and sanitized.
• Train and oversee other technicians to ensure quality control during gastrointestinal procedures.
• Assist in the recovery room by monitoring and noting patient physiological data.
• Prepare specimen slides for lab investigation.
• Ensure technicians follow standards and provide feedback.
• Partner 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, create quality reports, and manage maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification 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 degrees and certificates
• Immediate access to time off benefits