GI Technician Atrium Health Lake Norman Endoscopy FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Cornelius, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Must maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical or GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II with Department of Facility Services preferred.
• Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees