GI Tech

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL is seeking a G.I. Technician to support GI procedures. The individual serves as scrub assistant, passes sterilized instruments, and helps maintain patient care standards during endoscopic events.

Responsibilities include assisting the physician, ensuring instrument availability, and participating in quality improvement initiatives while complying with departmental and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires.
• GI setting training with minimum 2 years experience preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate required on hire and to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrub assistance to the physician during invasive GI procedures.
• Hand sterilized instruments, scopes, and supplies to the physician promptly.
• Assist team to deliver continuous, high-quality patient care to adolescents through older adults.
• Adhere to hospital policies and participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

GI training/experience

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Department:Endoscopy

Shift: Full Time; Days; 6:30a-3p; Call Required

Facility:Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location:Joliet, IL

Responsibilities

The G.I. Technician is 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. The G.I. Technician is responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures. The G.I. Tech 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. Is 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• 2. Graduate of a training program or on the job training with a minimum of 2 years experience (GI setting) preferred.
• 3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.00 to $23.74. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

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. 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