Job Summary Responsible for high level disinfection of endoscopes and instruments, the ability to identify when equipment needs repair, preparing equipment to be sent to central processing, maintaining electronic equipment, and coordinating repair of the equipment with the proper department or company. Other duties include maintaining accurate logbooks on cidex OPA, restocking rooms and checking supplies are available, and scanning stock used during cases to maintain Space Trax system (main GI lab only).
Apply By May 2, 2024 at 11:59pm; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time
Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with any necessary disinfecting agent.
• Knowledge of SGNA and AGA guidelines, and principles of asepsis.
• Ability to recognize medical supplies, their use, and daily/monthly usage to correlate with recording cycles as required on the unit as well as understand related reference materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations, and instructions to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak English.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for clinic's customers; to demonstrate an interested, understanding, compassionate and caring manner; to maintain a courteous and calm demeanor; and to use a pro-active approach to negotiate with and persuade others to take required action.
• Ability to maintain composure, efficiency and a positive, customer-service oriented manner during periods of peak workload, with frequent interruptions, under tight deadlines, and when interacting with challenging customers who may be ill, angry, or emotionally distressed.
• Problem solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve the problem; create and implement viable solutions; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Decision making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic environment exists at all times.
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles and techniques related to area of GI Endoscopy.

Preferred Qualifications

• SGNA certification

Department Description
The GI Unit provides direct patient care for patients undergoing elective, urgent and emergent (main GI Lab only) endoscopic and related procedures in collaboration with licensed. medical staff. This job requires technical skills but also patient care skills, knowledge of' physical anatomy, effective communication and collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibility of this position include but are not limited to responsibility for ensuring that; all procedural equipment and supplies are present, clean, and in working order, pre, intra and post procedure. Assist medical staff pre-intra-and post procedure with various duties including collecting, and preserving specimens and proper disposition of any specimens, and positioning patients.
Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $33.81
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 299
• Payroll Title: GI ENDOSCOPY TCHN 2 PD
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 40%
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: Midtown Ambulatory Care Center
• Union Representation: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page
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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Maternity, Paternity, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistant for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
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