GI Tech I

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks a patient care assistant to support RN/MD teams. You will assist with preparing procedure rooms, handling specimens, and ensuring safety and infection control standards are followed.

This role requires strong communication, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Eligible applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA or MA experience preferred, and BLS certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Education completed (HSD, HSED, GED).
• CNA or MA experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months.
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification via SGNA to be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities under RN/physician supervision, including intraprocedural support and specimen handling.
• Organizes/provides room and equipment per physician specifications; ensures proper instruments and supplies.
• Performs high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment according to standards.
• Cleans/calibrates/operates equipment; reports repairs and maintains infection control policies.
• Documents procedures, images, and charges using endoscope and ultrasound systems.
• Maintains unit inventory and performs clerical duties (phones, filing, data entry, scheduling).
• Performs patient positioning/transport with safe techniques.

Skills

CNA or MA experience

BLS certification

GI certification awareness

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Education completed (HSD/HSED/GED)

Job description

Department

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 0800-1830
• Four 10-hour shifts per week,
• Rotating Saturday and Sunday shifts with a weekday off when scheduled to work a weekend day.
• On-call requirements: 3–4 weekdays per month & one weekend per month. Rotating call on holidays.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician including but not limited to intraprocedural support. Assists physicians with accurate retrieval of specimens, specimen preservation, labeling and transportation of specimens to lab.
• Assists in initiating and/or collaborating with the team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of equipment used, and reporting of safety events. Organizes and prepares procedure rooms and equipment according to each physician’s specification, checking and assembling proper instruments and equipment needed.
• Performs high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes in a safe and effective manner based on established standards.
• Cleans, calibrates, operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines. Reports and documents equipment repairs.
• Documents procedures, images, videos and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
• Assists in maintaining inventory for unit by informing unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies. Performs various clerical duties which includes answering of phones, filing, data entry, scheduling and compilation of patient records.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Requirements

• High School Education completed (HSD, HSED, GED)
• 1 year of experience in a patient care setting (CNA or MA preferred)
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must wear lead aprons with the weight resting on shoulders.
• Must have speech, hearing, & sight for communication during procedures in which incumbents are working side-by-side and must have touch and fine motor skill coordination.
• Must be able to function in a very limited space as procedure rooms are small and work will be in close proximity to the other health care members and physician they are assisting.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing including gloves, gown, and masks with eye shields, laser glasses, foot, and hair covers just be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.