GI Tech II

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The GI Tech II assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision or delegation of a registered nurse and/or physician, including intraprocedural support. The role supports safe, effective gastrointestinal procedures by preparing procedure rooms and equipment, assisting physicians with specimen retrieval and handling, and helping the team carry out safety initiatives. The GI Tech II performs high-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing, maintains and troubleshoots equipment, documents procedures and patient charges, and helps manage unit supplies and clerical tasks. The position also serves as a resource and preceptor for staff, supports training and competency development in endoscope reprocessing and procedures, and collaborates with physicians and unit leadership on staff education and assessment of new equipment and procedures. The role requires age-appropriate patient care knowledge and the ability to assess and interpret information relevant to patients’ needs across the lifespan. This is a full-time position at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in Gastrointestinal Services, with four 10-hour shifts per week scheduled 0800–1830. Weekend shifts rotate, with a weekday off when working a weekend day. On-call responsibilities include 3–4 weekdays per month, one weekend per month, and rotating holiday call. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80.

Requirements

High school education completed (HSD, HSED, or GED).
Two years of Endoscopy Tech experience.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Obtain GI Technical Specialist (GTS) advanced certification through the SGNA Associates Program within six months.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) or similar products.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to wear lead aprons with the weight resting on the shoulders.
Speech, hearing, sight, touch, and fine motor coordination sufficient for communication and working side-by-side with other care team members during procedures.
Ability to function in a very limited space, with close proximity to other healthcare team members and physicians.
Ability to wear required protective clothing and equipment when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, or body-fluid hazards.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care activities and related services under the supervision or delegation of a registered nurse and/or physician, including intraprocedural support.
Assist physicians with accurate specimen retrieval, preservation, labeling, and transportation to the laboratory.
Support 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.
Serve as a resource on high-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing standards, including supporting training, developing and performing competencies, and providing direction for daily operations.
Clean, calibrate, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines; report and document equipment 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 such as answering phones, filing, data entry, scheduling, and compiling patient records.
Position and transport patients using appropriate techniques, including duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling.
Troubleshoot procedural equipment during all phases of procedures and serve as a preceptor and resource to staff for procedures.
Train others in manual and automated flexible endoscope reprocessing according to standards and guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians and unit leadership on ongoing staff assessments, education, and competencies.
Support assessment and training for new equipment and procedures in collaboration with physicians and unit leadership.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.