GI Tech

Nashville General Hospital•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for assisting in GI Lab performing endoscopic procedures. GI tech is responsible for room and equipment set up, supplies, charging, procedure room organization and equipment cleaning. Other duties include: obtaining vitals on surgical patients, assisting with patient discharge, patient transporting, entering lab requests and answering the telephone. As a GI Tech, you will: Assist endoscopist and operate equipment during an invasive exam. Actively participates in patient education by appropriately utilizing available resources and adjusting it to meet the patient's individual needs. Post procedure, assists with patient transport, properly sterilizes scopes, ensures exams are charged and procedures logged. Monitors and audits sterilization cycles with DSD. Obtains scope culture status and reports appropriately. Monitors par levels, orders supplies, and notifies supervisor of supply or equipment needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
1 year of GI Tech experience
Valid BLS upon hire
CPI required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assist in GI Lab performing endoscopic procedures
Room and equipment set up
Manage supplies
Handle charging for procedures
Procedure room organization
Equipment cleaning
Obtain vitals on surgical patients
Assist with patient discharge
Patient transporting
Enter lab requests
Answer the telephone
Assist endoscopist and operate equipment during an invasive exam
Actively participates in patient education by appropriately utilizing available resources and adjusting it to meet the patient's individual needs
Post procedure, assists with patient transport, properly sterilizes scopes, ensures exams are charged and procedures logged
Monitors and audits sterilization cycles with DSD
Obtains scope culture status and reports appropriately
Monitors par levels, orders supplies, and notifies supervisor of supply or equipment needs

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Parking for all employees