GI Tech

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a GI Technician to provide non-licensed, technical bedside care as part of the team in the GI Unit.

Under supervision of licensed staff, you will assist with vitals, privacy, and comfort, and perform entry-level equipment handling and transport duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Education - Preferred
• 1 Year CNA - Preferred
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Responsibilities

• Escort patients from reception and assist with dressing; obtain vitals and ensure comfort and safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge of GI anatomy and physiology; handles GI equipment properly.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports malfunctions to Biomedical staff; ensures devices function before procedures.
• Maintains supply par levels and reduces waste in the GI Unit.

Skills

CNA experience

Vital signs proficiency

Bedside care

Equipment handling

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.

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