GI Technician

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

The Surgery Center of Ft. Lauderdale is seeking a GI Technician on a PRN basis to support pre- and post-operative care. The role involves assisting the Registered Nurse with patient preparation, post-operative care, and coordinating transport and family communication.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an interest in healthcare, and some knowledge of GI procedures. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to infection control practices at our ambulatory center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience or interest in healthcare industry beneficial.
• Knowledge of GI procedures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN in preparing patient for surgery and post-op care.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of pre/post-op areas.
• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms.
• Takes vital signs.
• Ensures pre-op testing, H&P, and paperwork are completed before procedures.
• Directs family members and includes them in post-op instructions.

Skills

Vital signs

Pre/post-op care

Patient transport

GI procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Surgery Center of Ft. Lauderdale is hiring a GI Technician PRN.

About the Opportunity

The pre and post-op technician in the surgery center is a trained technician who assists the Registered Nurse in preparing patients for procedures, and caring for them post-op.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Nurse in preparing the patient for surgery and assists with post-op care.
• Checks pre/post op area for cleanliness and orderliness.
• Brings the patient to pre-op area and assists with changing if needed.
• Takes vital signs.
• Makes sure all pre-op testing, H&P, and necessary paperwork are on chart prior to surgical procedure.
• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Restocks carts.
• Directs family members.
• Includes family / patient in post-op instructions.
• Coordinates patient transportation.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Participates in QAPI, Infection Control and Safety Program.

About the Candidate

• High school graduate required, some college preferred.
• Experience or interest in healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of GI procedures.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
• No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.