GI Technician

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist physicians with endoscopic procedures and provide essential patient care. You will set up rooms, prepare equipment, and help manage supplies, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, GI technology training or NA I/II, and BLS certification, with ongoing GI-related education and strong computer skills to document care experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical/GI technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II.
• BLS certification required per policy.
• Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program within 6 months of employment.
• Maintain 6 hours of GI-focused education annually.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures.
• Provide personal patient care including bedpan assistance and mobility.
• Set up rooms for procedures and manage patient data in the system.
• Clean endoscopes by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Support oxygen therapy and monitor safety equipment.
• Record vital signs and document in the medical record.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II

BLS certification

SGNA GI Associates Program completion within 6 months

GI field continuing education (6 hours annually)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for the comfort and well-being of the patient; including but not limited to assisting patients with bedpan and/or with ambulating to the restroom, transfers to bed, wheelchair and/or stretcher, turning and positioning patients. Escorts patients as needed.
• Sets up rooms for procedures including setting up computer with patient's name and procedure, making occupied and unoccupied beds. Assists with room/unit inventory, ordering and distribution of supplies.
• Cleans endoscopes either by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy by maintenance of oxygen therapy, safety measures and care of oxygen equipment.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

Essential Functions

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for the comfort and well-being of the patient; including but not limited to assisting patients with bedpan and/or with ambulating to the restroom, transfers to bed, wheelchair and/or stretcher, turning and positioning patients. Escorts patients as needed.
• Sets up rooms for procedures including setting up computer with patient's name and procedure, making occupied and unoccupied beds. Assists with room/unit inventory, ordering and distribution of supplies.
• Cleans endoscopes either by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy by maintenance of oxygen therapy, safety measures and care of oxygen equipment.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

Physical Requirements

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
• Must have manual and finger dexterity.
• Physical abilities testing required.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical or GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II with Department of Facility Services preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
• Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
• Computer skills preferred.