GI Technician

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks an Endoscopy Aide to assist physicians during procedures, set up rooms, prepare equipment, and help with patient comfort and safety.

The position is full time on a 4x10 schedule (Mon–Fri with rotating day off), may include weekends and weeknights; requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, GI tech training preferred, and ability to lift up to 35 pounds while speaking and understanding English.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Patient care

Dexterity

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GI technology training preferred

BLS certification required

NA I/NA II training preferred

SGNA GI Associates Program completion within 6 months

Tools

None

Job description

Department:

36820 Atrium Health Pineville - Endoscopy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs 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 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:

• CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational 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.