What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Technician - Part Time - Gastro Virginia position at Gastro Center of Maryland?
Summary
Gastro Virginia is a growing, GI-focused endoscopy organization. We are seeking Floor Technicians to support our Pre-Op and recovery nurses so RN time goes to assessment and clinical decisions.
The Floor Technician works under the direction of the supervising RN on the floor and performs delegated clinical tasks only after the matching competency is validated and on file.
Must be willing to travel between Gastro Virginia locations: Fairfax and Alexandria.
Pre-Procedure Responsibilities
- Calls patients from the waiting area, verifies identity with two identifiers and escorts them to Pre-Op.
- Collects and records height, weight and vital signs; reports values outside reference ranges to the RN immediately.
- Helps patients change, secures belongings and prepares the bay and stretcher.
Delegated Clinical Tasks (competency required)
- Performed as tasks delegated by a Gastro Virginia physician under Va. Code § 54.1-2901(A)(4) and (A)(6), with the physician on site, following the center's Physician Delegation policy and under the direction of the supervising RN.
- Inserts peripheral IVs as directed by the RN.
- Removes peripheral IVs after the RN confirms the patient is ready for discharge.
- Performs point-of-care blood glucose checks (fingerstick) and urine pregnancy tests using CLIA-waived devices, documents results and reports every result to the RN right away. The RN or physician interprets results.
- Does not administer IV medications or fluids, assess patients, or interpret results.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent patient-care experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Reliable transportation to travel between centers.
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26