GI Tech - Atrium Health Cabarrus Endoscopy FT

American Addiction Centers • Concord, NC

1d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

GI Tech - Atrium Health Cabarrus Endoscopy FT. This full-time position assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include performing personal care for patient comfort and well-being, escorting patients, setting up procedure rooms, assisting with inventory and supplies, cleaning endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection, and assisting with oxygen therapy. The role also involves performing and documenting vital signs in the medical record.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
• Must have manual and finger dexterity.
• Physical abilities testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical or GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II with Department of Facility Services preferred.
• Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for the comfort and well-being of the patient; including but not limited to assisting patients with bedpan and/or with ambulating to the restroom, transfers to bed, wheelchair and/or stretcher, turning and positioning patients.
• Escorts patients as needed.
• Sets up rooms for procedures including setting up computer with patient's name and procedure, making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assists with room/unit inventory, ordering and distribution of supplies.
• Cleans endoscopes either by sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assists with oxygen therapy by maintenance of oxygen therapy, safety measures and care of oxygen equipment.
• Performs vital signs and documents in the medical record (pulse, respiration, blood pressure).

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED