GI Tech I

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The GI Tech I supports patient care and related services under the supervision or delegation of a registered nurse and/or physician, including intraprocedural support. The role assists physicians with specimen retrieval, preservation, labeling, and transport to the laboratory; prepares procedure rooms and equipment; and contributes to safety initiatives. It also performs high-level disinfection and reprocessing of scopes and other equipment, maintains equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and infection-control policies, and documents procedures and related information in endoscope and ultrasound systems. Additional duties include helping maintain unit inventory, performing clerical tasks, and positioning and transporting patients. The incumbent must provide age-appropriate care, understand growth and development across the lifespan, and interpret patient information to help meet age-specific care needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, generally 0800–1830, with rotating weekend shifts and on-call coverage.

Requirements

High school education completed (HSD, HSED, or GED).
One year of experience in a patient care setting.
Obtain GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA through completion of the SGNA Associates Program within six months.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent movement, lifting and carrying specified weights, pushing and pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
Ability to work in small procedure rooms in close proximity to other healthcare team members and physicians.
Ability to wear required protective clothing and equipment and to operate the equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

CNA or MA experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care and related services under the supervision or delegation of a registered nurse and/or physician, including intraprocedural support.
Assist physicians with retrieving specimens accurately, preserving and labeling them, and transporting them to the laboratory.
Assist with or collaborate on safety initiatives, including the timeout process, equipment traceability, and reporting safety events.
Organize and prepare procedure rooms and equipment according to physician specifications; check and assemble required instruments and equipment.
Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment and scopes according to established standards.
Clean, calibrate, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and infection-control policies; report and document repairs.
Document procedures, images, videos, and patient charges using endoscope and ultrasound information systems.
Help maintain unit inventory by notifying the unit when supplies are needed, stocking supplies, and receiving ordered supplies.
Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, filing, data entry, scheduling, and compiling patient records.
Position and transport patients, including duties requiring lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper techniques.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.