GI Endoscopy Tech I Float - Periop Float Pool - FT Variable

UCI Health PositionUCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.Position Summary: Incumbents perform basic medical, technical and administrative support services. Incumbents process routine endoscopes, non-disposable endoscopic equipment, and may provide standby technical assistance for routine endoscopic procedures. Specific duties include administering oral and injected medications. performing and/or assisting with various office procedures. assisting with or performing specimen collection. phlebotomy, collecting and recording patient data. providing patient information as directed. and assisting with patient flow during clinic hours. May assist the front office operations by answering incoming phone calls, maintaining records, preparing reports and updating patient files. Actively works to keep the clinic clean and organized as to meet all aspects of a JCAHO or Dept of Health survey. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required to float between all UCI Health locations as needed.What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Understanding of medical terminology Required to float to all locations of UCI Health as needed Must be able to participate in on call rotation and work occasional weekends & evenings Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays Excellent customer service skills Demonstrated completion of a relevant medical training program (i.e., MA, EMT, Surg Tech, GI, etc.) Current BLS certification Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or GI Technician in an ambulatory care setting Phlebotomy certification Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese Ability to be able to work overtime and potential weekend on call