GI Technician - Endoscopy

Advocate Health • Rock Hill, SC

1d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The GI Technician assists physicians with endoscopic procedures and supports patient comfort and care before and during procedures. The role includes preparing procedure rooms, maintaining supplies, cleaning endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection, assisting with oxygen therapy, and measuring and documenting vital signs.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, generally between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no call or weekend work, and hours may vary to support the procedure schedule. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required according to policy guidelines.
• Successfully complete the SGNA GI Associates Program within six months of employment.
• Maintain six educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
• Ability to speak and understand English in understandable terms.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including lifting and supporting 35 pounds.
• Successful completion of physical abilities testing.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical or GI Technology training.
• NA I or NA II qualification with the Department of Facility Services.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures.
• Provide personal care to support patient comfort and well-being, including assistance with bedpans, ambulation, transfers, turning, and positioning.
• Escort patients as needed.
• Set up procedure rooms, including setting up the computer with the patient's name and procedure and preparing occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assist with room and unit inventory, and order and distribute supplies.
• Clean endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assist with oxygen therapy, including maintaining therapy, following safety measures, and caring for oxygen equipment.
• Measure and document vital signs, including pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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