GI/Endoscopy Technician

American Addiction Centers•West Allis, WI

13d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time GI/Endoscopy Technician position is responsible for assisting with patient care activities and related services under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician. The role involves intraprocedural support, specimen handling, and ensuring safety initiatives are followed. The technician will prepare procedure rooms and equipment, perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of scopes, and conduct preventative maintenance on equipment. Documentation of procedures, images, videos, and patient charges is also a key responsibility, along with maintaining unit inventory and performing clerical duties. The position requires the ability to perform patient positioning and transporting duties, demonstrating knowledge of age-specific care.

Requirements

GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
High School Graduate.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a nursing assistant, medical assistant or similar patient care position.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Must be able to: lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Must be able to: carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to: perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Must wear lead aprons with the weight resting on shoulders.
Must have speech, hearing, & sight for communication during procedures in which incumbents are working side-by-side and must have touch and fine motor skill coordination.
Must be able to function in a very limited space as procedure rooms are small and work will be in close proximity to the other health care members and physician they are assisting.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing including gloves, gown, and masks with eye shields, laser glasses, foot, and hair covers just be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician including but not limited to intraprocedural support.
Assists physicians with accurate retrieval of specimens, specimen preservation, labeling and transportation of specimens to lab.
Assists in initiating and/or collaborating with the team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process, traceability of equipment used, and reporting of safety events.
Organizes and prepares procedure rooms and equipment according to each physician's specification, checking and assembling proper instruments and equipment needed.
Performs high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes in a safe and effective manner based on established standards.
Cleans, calibrates, operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines. Reports and documents equipment repairs.
Documents procedures, images, videos and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
Assists in maintaining inventory for unit by informing unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies.
Performs various clerical duties which includes answering of phones, filing, data entry, scheduling and compilation of patient records.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper techniques.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program