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Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)

GI Lab Endoscopy Assoc Tech

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS), Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview

Are you looking for a career that offers both purpose and the opportunity for growth? Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP) is a proud member of the Parkland Health family. PCHP is a Medicaid Managed Care Organization servicing Texas Medicaid and CHIP in the Dallas Service Area. PCHP works to fulfill our mission by empowering members to live healthier lives. By joining PCHP, you become part of a team focused on innovation, person-centered care, and fostering stronger communities. As we continue to expand our services, we offer opportunities for you to grow in your career while making a meaningful impact. Join us and work alongside a talented team where healthcare is more than just a job—it's a passion to serve and improve lives every day.

Primary Purpose

Prepares procedure rooms for endoscopic procedures, transports patients, processes scopes and instruments, provides technical services, assists during routine and complex endoscopic procedures, assists with clerical duties in support of the department's documentation to ensure activities meet operating and Parkland standards.

Minimum Specifications

Education/Experience: Must have two year's experience in a procedure area or general patient care.

Certification/Registration/Licensure: Must have current CPR-HeartSaver certification from one of the following:

American Heart Association

American Red Cross Rescuer

Military Training Network

Must complete Associates GI Technical Specialist (GTS) or Advanced GI Technical Specialist (AGTS) training from the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA) within six months of hire or placement in job.

Skills or Special Abilities:

Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic and interventional procedures including Bronchoscopy, ERCP, EUS, EUS with FNA, EMR, etc. in order to assist with all endoscopic procedures.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of endoscopic equipment and accessories in order to maintain high level disinfection, sterilization, monitor its general working condition and assist with its use.

Be able to recognize and correct deviations from infection prevention procedures.

Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff orally and in writing.

Set priorities and perform under stressful situations.

Demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.

Work a change in shift, flexible hours when work or on-call responsibilities require such changes.

Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP) prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

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