Gastrointestinal Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a GI Tech (GI Lab Tech / Endo Tech) for its GI Lab. The GI Tech reports to the GI RN, OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services and supports invasive GI procedures.

Shifts are 8 hours, 6:30am–3:00pm, with on-call requirements. The role includes scrubbing for GI procedures, handing instruments, and aiding the team to provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire required.
• 2+ years GI setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub assistant to physician during invasive GI procedures.
• Assist with endoscopic exams (colonoscopy/upper endoscopy).
• Pass sterilized instruments and supplies promptly.
• Support ongoing patient care for adolescents to older adults.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Serve as a resource to other staff as appropriate.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Shift's Available

Days

Employment Type

Full Time (with on-call requirement) (Temporary)

Hours

8 hour shifts, 6:30am - 3:00pm

Location

Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Gastrointestinal Technician (GI Tech), internally referred to as GI Lab Tech or Endo Tech, in our GI Lab. As a GI Tech, you are directly accountable to the G.I. RN, the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services and, indirectly, to the House Supervisor and the CNO/Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)

• Responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures
• Plays a key support role in procedures involving the digestive system, especially during endoscopic exams like colonoscopies and upper endoscopies
• Hands sterilized instruments, scopes and/or supplies to the physician during the procedure without unnecessary delay
• Assist co-workers in the provision of continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults and older adults
• Responsible for adhering to regulations, standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities
• Acts as a resource person for other personnel as appropriate

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Graduate of a training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience (GI setting), preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf