Job TitleAdv Gastro Technical Specialist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE43284Working TitleAdvanced Gastroenterology Technical SpecialistDepartment NameH3090:Diagnostic ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Complete Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Program and Advanced Associate Certificates within one year of hire date.
Physical Requirements
This position requires intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds; and working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves some job-related travel (10-50% of time); risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to radiation, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and loud noises.
Shift
Three 12-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, with call, nights, weekends, & holidays as required per business needs.
Job Summary
This position will assist the physician (gastroenterologist, pulmonologist, and/or surgeon) in general and advanced endoscopy procedures with a high degree of efficiency; position and transport patients; prepare the procedural rooms using clean and aseptic techniques; maintain supplies and materials; maintain certification requirements; actively participate in goals of the work unit; and demonstrate excellent customer service. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) and Advanced Associate certifications required within 1 year of hire date.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate must be proficient in basic and advanced endoscopy procedures; have direct patient care experience; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; and have experience with materials/resource management. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) and Advanced Associate certifications required within 1 year of hire date.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Associate degree from an accredited surgical technologist program and one to two years of related experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/05/2024University Community of Inclusion
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