GI Technician

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The GI Technician position in the Endoscopy Department at Atrium Health Pineville is a full-time role requiring four 10-hour days per week, with rotating call shifts on weekends and occasional weeknights. The technician will assist physicians with Endoscopic procedures, provide personal care for patients, set up procedure rooms, manage supplies, clean endoscopes, and assist with oxygen therapy. This role involves performing vital signs and documenting them in the medical record.

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.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
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.
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

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