GI Technician Atrium Health University City Main Endoscopy FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

12h•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Assists with the care of the GI patients, neonate through the geriatric years. Maintains a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
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.
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

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more 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