Certified Surgical Tech - GI Lab

apartment Community First Medical Center location_onChicago, IL 60634, US

$20 - $24 / HOUR

Description

The Certified Surgical Tech will function under the direct supervision to service patients in the Endoscopy Lab. and provide direct and indirect technical assistance to the physician; performs a variety of duties to assist the team in care of patients during GI lab procedures.

Opportunity is for Part-time, 8 hour day shift with on-call and weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with other members of the health care team to resolve patient care problems and enhance care delivery.

2. Assists in the preparation for GI cases assuring that supplies, equipment, and instruments are available.

3. Assists the team in the transport, transfer, and positioning of patients in the procedure rooms.

4. Assists with the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and work environment.

5. Assists with the collection of specimens per policy

6. Inspects scopes for damage and proper function.

7. Complies with all regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED
Completion of a Certified Surgical Technology Program
CPR Card required
A minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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