GI Tech

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking a GI Technician to provide non-licensed, technical bedside care under licensed staff in the GI Unit. Responsibilities include basic patient assistance, vitals, privacy, and comfort measures. BLS is required, and prior CNA experience with acute care exposure is preferred.

The role involves assisting with daily housekeeping and transport duties within the GI Unit while ensuring equipment readiness and patient safety throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1 year CNA experience preferred.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from reception area and assist with dressing and undressing.
• Complete set of vitals obtained and comfort and safety provided.
• Maintain patient privacy and provide warmth with blankets when needed.
• Demonstrates competence in anatomy and physiology relevant to gastrointestinal care.
• Ensure equipment and accessories are functioning prior to procedures and report malfunctions to Biomedical staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient safety

Privacy protection

Caregiving

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Job description

• Under the direction of the licensed staff member, the GI Technician gives non-licensed, technical bedside care as a member of the Team. The GI Tech also performs some daily housekeeping and transport duties in the GI Unit.
• Education
• High School Diploma Education - Preferred
• Experience
• 1 Year CNA - Preferred
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• License & Certification
• Certification encouraged when eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Core Job Functions
• Patients are escorted from reception area and assistance provided with dressing and undressing. Complete set of vitals obtained and comfort and safety is provided. Warm blankets offered and patient privacy is maintained.
• Demonstrates competence in anatomy and physiology of the Gastrointestinal System. Demonstrates a competence in handling of equipment as related to the procedures performed in this department. Ensures that all equipment and accessories are functioning properly prior to any procedure.
• Knows proper function of equipment and instruments, including use, cleaning and disinfection procedure. Trouble shoots equipment when not functioning and reports malfunctioning equipment to Biomedical staff in a timely manner.
• Uses resources wisely. Eliminates waste. Maintains supply par levels.