GI Tech II

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to join the Gastrointestinal Services team. You will support patient care under RN/physician supervision, assist with specimen handling, and help prepare procedure rooms with correct instruments.

Responsibilities include high-level disinfection of endoscopes, equipment maintenance, and documenting procedures and charges. Expect on-call rotations, weekend shifts, and a 40-hour work week with rotating days off as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school education completed.
• 2 years of Endoscopy Tech experience.
• BLS certification within 6 months as required.
• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities under supervision, including intraprocedural support and specimen handling.
• Prepare procedure rooms and equipment per physician specifications and ensure correct instruments are available.
• Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment and endoscopes.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain endoscopy equipment and document repairs.
• Document procedures, images and patient charges in the endoscope/ultrasound systems.
• Maintain unit inventory, handle supplies, and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with patient positioning and transportation as required.
• Serve as a resource for equipment troubleshooting and staff training on reprocessing standards.

Skills

Endoscopy tech experience

BLS certified

GI knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

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

Status: 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: $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, and
• 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.
  • 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 clot