GI Tech: Endoscopy Support & Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking a GI Lab Support Tech to assist with patient care under supervision, support endoscopy procedures, and ensure safety and efficiency in the GI suite.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of related patient care experience, and certifications in GTS and BLS within 6 months. Candidates should have good communication and computer skills for documentation and coordination.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in nursing assistant, medical assistant or similar patient care position.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities under the supervision/ delegation of RN or physician.
• Assists physicians with retrieval, labeling and transport of specimens to lab.
• Support safety initiatives and reporting of safety events.
• Prepare procedure rooms and equipment per physician specs.
• Perform high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking a GI Lab Support Tech to assist with patient care under supervision, support endoscopy procedures, and ensure safety and efficiency in the GI suite.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of related patient care experience, and certifications in GTS and BLS within 6 months. Candidates should have good communication and computer skills for documentation and coordination.