GI Technician

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Endoscopy Support role to assist physicians during procedures, provide patient care, and prepare procedure rooms. You will help with room setup, sterilization of endoscopes, and oxygen therapy while monitoring vitals and documenting in the medical record.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with GI tech training preferred and BLS certification. Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program within 6 months of employment is expected, along with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for the comfort and well-being of the patient; assisting patients with bedpan and/or ambulating, transfers to bed, wheelchair and/or stretcher, turning and positioning patients.
• Sets up rooms for procedures including computer setup with patient name and procedure, preparing beds, and assisting with room/inventory and supplies.
• Cleans endoscopes by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy including maintenance of oxygen equipment and safety measures.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical or GI Technology training

BLS required per policy guidelines

SGNA GI Associates Program completed within 6 months

6 educational contact hours annually in GI

Job description

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.