GI Tech – Endoscopy Medical Procedure Unit – Thousand Oaks
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Job Description
There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself as a GI Tech.
As a GI Tech responsible for assisting in the complex and critical job of endoscope and equipment decontamination / reprocessing and is the departmental expert in this vitally important area. The GI Tech may be assigned to assisting with equipment & procedure room preparation, setup, calibration prior to procedures; procedure room breakdown; specimen collection in the GI LAB, inventory control, and scope reprocessing. You will also be responsible for testing, arranging repair and documentation of endoscope processing and repair.
Salary Range: $35.20 - $45.52 hourly
- Must be willing and able to travel between Community MPU sites as necessary
- At least one year of Surg Tech/GI Tech experience, required.
- Completion of education from accredited surgical technician program or certified as GI Technician, required.
- BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required.
- Knowledge and adherence to GI Lab policies and procedures following orientation.
- Skill in reading documents written in Standard English text such as, administrative policy and procedure manuals.
- Skill in evaluation and implementation of technical information such as operation manuals and directions for use of disinfectants, lubricants and other cleaning agents.
- Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly to obtain and convey information to various levels within the organization.
- Writing skills sufficient to use appropriate vocabulary and grammar when logging, reporting etc.
- Ability to speak on a one to one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all team members and ancillary staff.
- Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
- Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect importance to job responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and interdependently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
- Ability to adapt to change either in workload or in assignments.
- Skill and manual dexterity required to work with intricate equipment without dropping or damaging it.
- Ability to stand for prolonged time periods
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.