GI Technician I - ASC

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wauwatosa, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician. Responsibilities include intraprocedural support, assisting physicians with specimen handling, initiating and collaborating on safety initiatives, preparing procedure rooms and equipment, performing high-level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes, cleaning and maintaining equipment, documenting procedures and patient charges, maintaining inventory, performing clerical duties, and patient positioning/transporting. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Need someone with GI tech experience.

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.

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