GI Technician - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift pay

Holiday pay

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account

Retirement options

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a GI Tech in Highland Park, IL, to support RNs and physicians in GI procedures. You will assist with plan of care implementation, prepare for procedures, and help with equipment maintenance.

The role requires on-call and potential float to other GI Lab locations. Qualifications include experience as a Patient Care Tech or Nursing/Medical Assistant, CPR BLS certification, and knowledge of physiology and anatomy.

Qualifications

• Experience as Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant is highly preferred.
• CPR BLS certification is required.
• Basic knowledge of physiology, anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
• Assist the physician and the RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Responsible for procedure set-up, supply and equipment maintenance, processing and reprocessing of endoscopes and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for meeting on-call criteria and floating to other GI Lab locations.

Skills

CPR BLS

Vitals & monitoring

Basic computer skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

Experience as Patient Care Tech / Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $20.69 - $30.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus:$7500 with 1 yr Endo/GI experience (parameters apply)
• Position: GI Tech
• Location: Highland Park, IL (with the ability to float to Evanston, Glenbrook and Skokie Hospitals)
• Full Time
• Hours: 8am to 5:30pm M-F with occational Saturday rotation and call requirements (including nights, weekends and holidays)

What you will do:

• Assist under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
• Assist the physician and the RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Responsible for procedure set-up, supply and equipment maintenance, processing and reprocessing of endoscopes and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for meeting on-call criteria as defined by the department. The employee is expected to float to other GI Lab locations.

What you will need:

• Education:
  • Experience as a Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant highly preferred
• Certification:
  • CPR BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience:
  • Basic knowledge of physiology, anatomy& medical terminology required
  • Basic computer experience
  • Ability to take vitals and perform CPR

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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