GI Tech (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a GI Technician to assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures and support pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care. The role includes serving as back-up GI Tech for advanced endoscopic procedures and participating in call rotations for emergencies.

A minimum of 1 year GI or peri-operative patient-care experience and CPR certification are required. Shift is days, 8 hours, with 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 1 year GI, peri-operative or health-related fields with direct patient care experience.
• Desirable: 2 years GI/peri-operative or health-related fields.
• Current CPR recognition required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician during GI/Pulmonary procedures and act as back-up for more advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Support pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care to ensure continuity of patient experience.
• Participate in call rotation for basic and emergency endoscopic procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Education

GI/Peri-operative experience

Surgical technologist training

Anatomy/Physiology coursework

Job description

Enl GI Services Compensation range: $30.28 - $38.79 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families, care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GI Technician is a self-motivated individual who is responsible for assisting the professional nurse and/or physician in assuring continuity of care during the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and immediate post-procedure periods of the patient’s procedural experience. They directly assist the physician during GI/Pulmonary cases and can assist in interventional GI/Pulmonary cases as back up. The GI Technician supports and contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Health and the Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Department. This position will be included in call rotation for basic and emergency endoscopic procedures.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: One year GI, peri-operative or health related fields involving direct patient care experience OR prior experience working in a health care environment utilizing aseptic and sterile technique
• Desired: Two years GI, peri-operative or health related fields Graduate of school for surgical technologists and/or U.S. military healthcare training Completion of college course in anatomy/physiology

LICENSES / CERITIFICATION

• Minimum: Current CPR recognition

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

Skills must demonstrate a professional responsibility, and the ability to work as a team member in providing care to the GI/Pulmonary patient undergoing basic endoscopic procedures and serve as back up GI Tech for more advanced endoscopic procedures. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve efficiently. Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. Proficiency in all aspects of identification, care and maintenance of procedural equipment. Must complete the Aseptic Technique. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.