GI Endoscopy Technician - Per Diem - 131920

The GI Endoscopy Technician Per Diem is responsible for setting up and assisting physicians and nurses with all GI procedures (including ERCP's and other advanced procedures). Duties include but are not limited to the following: procedure room set up, cleaning equipment and room; specimen collection and process; assisting during the pre and post procedure phases of care, patient transport, maintaining and operating equipment, performing high level disinfection, and assuring appropriate scope washing compliance; ordering supplies; restocking and maintaining inventory; assisting with billing functions and maintaining unit statistics; assisting with administrative and admission tasks and performing other duties as assigned.

The GI Endoscopy Technician Per Diem is required to float between various locations and during regular working hours as well as on call hours.

• One (1) year as a GI Endoscopy Tech and/or Patient Care experience (GI Tech, LVN, CNA,Certified Medical Assistant, EMT, Dialysis Tech, Surgical Tech or other experience directly assistingphysicians with procedures); OR a combination of education and experience
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date. Required
• Must have current LVN, CNA, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), EMT, Dialysis Tech or SurgicalTech certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology. Required
• Knowledge of medical EMR system. Required
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. Required
• Ability to work with diverse patient population and teams. Required

• Bilingual (English / Spanish)
• SGNA certified

* Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.* Must be able to work overtime as required.* Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace