GI Technician

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville Endoscopy is hiring for a GI Technician to support physicians during endoscopic procedures and provide patient-centered care. You will prepare rooms, manage supplies, and assist with oxygen therapy and vital sign checks in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and GI-related training; SGNA program completion within 6 months is expected, with 6 GI education hours annually.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for patient comfort; assists with bedpan, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and escort.
• Sets up procedure rooms and manages supplies and equipment.
• Cleans endoscopes by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy and monitors oxygen equipment.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record.

Skills

Computer skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Surgical or GI Technology training (preferred)

NA I/II certification (preferred)

SGNA GI Associates Program completion (within 6 months)

GI field education hours (6 hours annually)

Job description

Department

36820 Atrium Health Pineville - Endoscopy

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

This position will require four 10-hour days Monday - Friday with a rotating day off as well as weekend and occasional weeknight night.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

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.

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.

The GI Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Assists with the care of the GI patients, neonate through the geriatric years. Maintains a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner.