GI Technician

Jobtailor; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Warrenville, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support GI room procedures by preparing, decontaminating, and inventorying instruments, ensuring aseptic technique and universal precautions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, BCLS Certification, and at least 1 year of Endoscopic Suite experience; you will maintain instrument sets, assist with turnovers, and report unusual conditions to the RN.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent and BCLS Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Endoscopic Suite.
• Proficient in sterile technique and instrument processing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Assure availability of instrumentation and supplies for GI procedures.
• Set up GI room, turnover, cleaning, and restocking.
• Decontaminate and maintain GI scopes and equipment.
• Observe for complications and assist with emergency care as needed.

Skills

Sterile Technique

Surgical Instrument Processing

Decontamination Procedures

GI Scope Preparation

Surgical Tray Setup

Inventory Management

Emergency Care Assistance

Universal Precautions

Documentation of Biological Indicators

Equipment Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BCLS Certification

Tools

Sterile Processing Equipment

Job description

• Under general supervision, performs work related to the care and treatment of the patients in the GI room.
• Assures availability of instrumentation and supplies required for the surgical procedure prior to the case.
• Participates in GI room set up, turnover, cleaning, and restocking.
• Maintains sterile technique in opening of surgical supplies and instrumentation.
• Cleans, prepares and decontaminates GI scopes and equipment.
• Provides for aseptic technique throughout surgical procedure in a safe, efficient manner.
• Observes, recognizes, and anticipates common surgical complications, and assists with emergency care as needed.
• Reports unusual conditions to the RN.
• Possesses general knowledge of equipment and supplies.
• Assures availability of instrumentation and supplies required for the G.I.procedure prior to the case.
• Observes, recognizes, and anticipates common surgical complications, and assists with emergency care as needed.
• Reports unusual conditions to the RN.
• Performs duties relating to processing, decontaminates and maintenance of the surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance to manufactures specifications and the Center's policies and procedures.
• Understands and practices principles of universal precautions, and hazardous materials management to process instruments, equipment, and supplies through the stages of decontamination.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard instrumentation and equipment, their functions and uses.
• Maintains documentation of biological indicators for sterile processing equipment.
• Maintains appropriate instrument sets and supplies relating to their sterility, storage, and inventory levels.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently under established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to setup surgical trays and wrap appropriately for sterilization.
• Stocks supplies in room and blanket warmer.
• Assists with turnovers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• BCLS Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Endoscopic Suite

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining sterile technique and processing surgical instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Proficient in the setup and turnover of the GI room, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BCLS Certification
• Endoscopic Suite Experience
• Sterile Processing Knowledge
• Aseptic Technique
• Surgical Instrumentation Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sterile Technique
• Surgical Instrument Processing
• Decontamination Procedures
• GI Scope Preparation
• Surgical Tray Setup
• Inventory Management
• Emergency Care Assistance
• Universal Precautions
• Documentation of Biological Indicators
• Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Ability to Work Independently
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

• BCLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• GI Room
• Surgical Procedures
• Aseptic Technique
• Hazardous Materials Management
• Surgical Complications