GI Technician & Patient Care Specialist (Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's in Miami is seeking a GI Technician for a full-time, daytime role. You will assist with patient care activities, take vitals, and support GI, dermatology, and oncology procedures under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, a clean environment, and teamwork while providing compassionate, family-centered care. Experience with EMR and on-call GI coverage is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT license within the State of Florida must be acquired within 1 year of hire and kept active.
• American Heart Association BLS must remain active throughout employment.
• Experience with GI procedures and EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support with vitals and assessments; informs RN of significant changes.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, nutrition and comfort.
• Keeps rooms and nursing station clean and well organized.
• Assists with high level disinfection of GI, dermatology, and oncology equipment.
• Sets up and turns over equipment for procedures with physicians.
• Performs Lactose tests and documents per policy.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair of critical GI equipment per guidelines.
• Orders OR and GI supplies including disinfectants, clips, forceps, and scope equipment.
• On-call for GI emergent cases 24 hours a day.
• Assists surgeons during GI bleeding control and other procedures.
• Greets patients and families, communicating hospital services and supporting care.
• Transports specimens to lab/pathology as directed by physicians.
• Transports patients for procedures and discharge.
• Restocks supplies and aids in room turnover and readiness.
• Performs additional tasks to support efficient practice and quality patient care.

Skills

GI experience

On-call availability

EMR experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Nicklaus Children's in Miami is seeking a GI Technician for a full-time, daytime role. You will assist with patient care activities, take vitals, and support GI, dermatology, and oncology procedures under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, a clean environment, and teamwork while providing compassionate, family-centered care. Experience with EMR and on-call GI coverage is highly valued.