GI Technician Atrium Health Lake Norman Endoscopy FT
About The Position
The GI Technician position at Atrium Health Lake Norman Endoscopy is a full-time role, working 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weeknight and weekend call. This role involves assisting physicians with Endoscopic procedures, providing personal care to patients (including assistance with mobility and hygiene), setting up procedure rooms, managing inventory and supplies, cleaning endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection, assisting with oxygen therapy, and documenting vital signs in medical records. The employer, Advocate Health, is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, serving nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. Advocate Health is committed to equitable care and provides substantial community benefits.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical or GI Technology training preferred.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
