GI Technician - Riverside Med Center - Gastroenterology-Specl Proced - Full Time

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, provides functional guidance to assigned staff; incubate patients; analyzes collected specimens; and assist GI/Pulm physicians with endoscopic and bronchoscopic procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:



+ Obtain patient specimens. Perform venipuncture and skin punctures to obtain blood samples. Perform samples and specimens for lab analysis. Perform routine diagnostic test. Anesthetize patients with topical or aerosol medication.



+ Assist physicians and medical staff with procedures, diagnostic examinations and treatments. Assist physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies. Assist with protocological procedures (e.g., sigmoid exams). Select and pass instruments.



+ Record and chart patient data. Interview patients and collect patient data. Consult with physicians concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities. Rep...