GI Tech Trainee (Gastrointestinal Assistant) at Portland, OR (Waterfront) – Portland, Oregon

Procedure Preparation and Room Setup:

• Review daily procedure schedules and provider/nurse preferences to anticipate needs.
• Prepare procedure rooms with the required instruments, equipment, and supplies based on case requirements.
• Verify the sterility, integrity, and functionality of all instruments and supplies.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before and during use.
• Assemble and arrange equipment and materials for scheduled endoscopic procedures

Intra-Procedure Support:

• Assist the provider by manipulating equipment during procedures as requested.
• Hand instruments, equipment, and supplies to the provider or nurse, responding quickly to their needs.
• Scrub hands and adhere strictly to infection control protocols throughout the procedure.
• Monitor patient status and promptly report any changes or complications to the provider or nurse.
• Support patient care alongside the endoscopy team before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment, including scopes, monitors, video systems, and electrocautery devices.

Specimen Handling:

• Assist in obtaining specimens during endoscopic procedures.
• Correctly preserve/collect, label, and transport specimens to the laboratory according to protocols.

Post-Procedure Decontamination and Room Turnover:

• Safely remove and transport used endoscopic equipment to designated areas for cleaning, high-level disinfection, or sterilization.
• Dispose of all single-use and contaminated materials (e.g., sponges, gloves, blood, and irrigation fluids) following infection control and hazardous waste protocols.
• Thoroughly wipe down all surfaces in the procedure room, including furniture, light fixtures, monitors, walls, and floors, using hospital-approved disinfectants.
• Ensure complete environmental cleaning and decontamination of the room to uphold infection prevention standards.
• Remove any unused or unnecessary supplies and prepare the room with the essential items required for the next procedure.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Accurately document relevant procedure data in the patient’s medical record.
• Record supplies and instruments used, and report patient charges accordingly.

Supply and Equipment Maintenance:

• Clean and disinfect endoscopes and related instruments according to established unit protocols, ensuring compliance with decontamination and infection control standards.
  
• Inspect scopes and equipment for damage before and after use; handle and store equipment appropriately to prevent any potential damage.
  
• Maintain all equipment in proper working condition and promptly report any malfunctioning items to the charge nurse or manager.
  
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and collaborate with Clinical Technology Services or external repair technicians for complex repairs or servicing.
  
• Prepare instruments for sterilization, including proper packaging for autoclaving, and receive processed instruments from Central Sterile Processing.
• Perform routine safety and compliance checks (e.g., eyewash stations, refrigerators, and equipment functionality) and document results as required.

Other Duties as Assigned

• One year of experience in Gastroenterology or another GI field preferred.
• Familiarity with therapeutic procedures (ERCP,EUS, DBE,POEM, ESD,EMR.etc), brochoscopy procedures (Bronch,EBUS,ION, etc) and equipment (Spyglass,Aloka/EUS machine Olympus,Etc).
• SGNA GI Assistnt Certification