GI Tech II

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a GI Endoscopy Tech to support patient care activities and intraprocedural procedures in the GI services department. You will assist physicians with specimen handling, equipment setup, and high-level disinfection, while upholding safety standards and documentation requirements.

The role requires at least 2 years of Endoscopy Tech experience, a high school diploma, and BLS/AHA certification within 6 months, plus SGNA GI Tech certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school education completed (HSD, HSED, GED).
• 2 years of Endoscopy Tech experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 6 months.
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification SGNA Associates Program within 6 months.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities and intraprocedural support under RN/physician supervision.
• Assists physicians with retrieval, preservation, labeling and transport of specimens.
• Supports safety initiatives and equipment traceability.
• Prepares procedure rooms and equipment per physician specifications.
• Performs high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes.
• Acts as resource for endoscope reprocessing standards and training.
• Calibrates, operates and maintains equipment per policies.
• Documents procedures and patient charges in endoscope and ultrasound systems.
• Maintains unit inventory and supplies.
• Performs clerical duties including scheduling, data entry and filing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent organization

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education completed (HSD/HSED/GED)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

GI Technical Specialist (GTS) SGNA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Department: 36802 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Gastrointestinal Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours 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: $21.85 - $32.80

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.
• Acts as a resource for employees regarding the standards of high-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing. This includes supporting training, developing, performing competencies, and providing direction for daily operations.
• 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 including 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.
• Serves as a resource for troubleshooting procedural equipment during all phases of the procedure.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or resource to staff for all procedures.
• Assists to train others in all steps of manual and automated flexible endoscope reprocessing per standards and guidelines.
• Collaborates with the physicians and unit leadership in ongoing assessments and development of staff education and competencies.
• Supports assessment and training of new equipment and procedures, in collaboration with the physicians and unit leadership.
• 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)
• 2 years of Endoscopy Tech experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) advanced certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills in the use of the Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) or similar products.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must 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.

Our Commitment to You:

• 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, and Short- 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.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care