GI Endoscopy Technician

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Endoscopy ASC of Middle Georgia in Macon, GA is seeking a motivated GI Technician to join our ambulatory surgery center team. The GI Technician will assist physicians with gastroenterology procedures and provide setup and patient care under RN supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma, GI experience preferred, and CPR certification (or the ability to obtain prior to hire). Committed teamwork and patient safety are essential for success in this fast-paced ASC environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• GI experience preferred.
• Previous clinical experience in the GI Procedure room environment preferred.
• Current certification in CPR or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe patient care as directed by the RN and center policy.
• Assists physician with GI procedures efficiently and effectively.
• Anticipates physicians’ needs in preparing for and during procedures.
• Reports patient outcomes to the RN in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Responds to patient care and facility needs in emergencies.
• Initiates basic CPR as appropriate and demonstrates emergency responsiveness.
• Ensures patient and family learning needs are met per the plan of care.
• Considers age-specific developmental factors in assessments and care.

Skills

CPR certification

GI experience

Clinical patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GI Technician Full Time

GI Technician Full Time

Endoscopy ASC of Middle Georgia Endoscopy ASC of Middle Georgia is an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Macon, Georgia. We are seeking a motivated GI Procedure Room Technician to join our team. Ambulatory surgery centers (or outpatient surgery centers) are healthcare facilities where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed.

Position summary

Under the general supervision of the Physician and a Registered Nurse, the GI Technician is responsible for providing assistance and set up on all gastroenterology procedures dependent on individual competence. This individual must have previous Gastroenterology Tech experience in an ASC or hospital setting.

• Delivers safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to center’s policy and procedure.
• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with procedures.
• Anticipates physicians’ needs both in preparing for procedure and during procedure.
• Reports the patient's planned outcomes to the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and facility needs in an emergency situation.
• Initiates and implements basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
• Demonstrates ability to meet patient's and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates continued competence in treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Displays an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity in the assessments, treatment, and care undertaken.
• Appropriately modifies approach to the patient based upon patient age utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• seeking at least one year of GI Technician experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• GI Experience preferred
• Previous clinical experience in the GI Procedure room environmentpreferred
• Current certification in CPR or able to obtain prior to hire.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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