GI Technician (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

About The Position

The GI Technician maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient environment while providing a hybrid nursing-care support role. The position assists with patient care activities, including taking vital signs and supporting assessments, and supports GI, Dermatology, and Oncology procedures. The technician collaborates with the healthcare team to provide compassionate, empathetic, family-centered care to patients and families. The role works under the supervision of an RN and follows hospital policies and procedures. Duties include preparing and maintaining rooms, assisting with activities of daily living, supporting physicians with procedure setup and equipment turnover, and following procedures for high-level disinfection of critical equipment. The technician also performs lactose tests and completes required assessments and documentation, coordinates maintenance and repair of critical equipment, orders supplies, transports specimens and patients, and participates in 24-hour on-call assignments for emergent GI cases. Additional responsibilities include assisting surgeons with GI bleeds, welcoming and supporting patients and visitors, restocking supplies, and completing other tasks that contribute to efficient operations and quality patient care.

Requirements

Acquire a Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT license within the State of Florida within one year of hire and maintain it active and in good standing throughout employment.
Maintain active American Heart Association BLS certification in good standing throughout employment.
Be able to take on-call assignments for emergent GI cases.
Demonstrate computer literacy and, preferably, experience with electronic medical records.
Have strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
Be able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment.
Have strong time-management skills.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Work collaboratively and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
Apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent is preferred.
One to three years of GI experience is highly preferred.
SGNA Certification or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification is preferred.
Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support with vital signs and assessments and inform the RN of significant changes.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, nutrition, and comfort measures.
Review assignments and ensure rooms are set up.
Maintain clean patient rooms and nursing stations and support a safe, organized environment.
Follow procedures for high-level disinfection of critical GI, Dermatology, and Oncology equipment.
Support physicians with procedure setup, equipment, and room turnover.
Perform lactose tests according to policy and procedure, and complete required assessments and documentation.
Coordinate maintenance and repair of critical equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and standards of care.
Order OR and GI supplies, including high-level disinfectant, clips, forceps, and scope equipment.
Participate in 24-hour on-call assignments for emergent GI cases.
Assist surgeons in controlling GI bleeds, including clipping and banding, in emergent and non-emergent cases.
Welcome patients, families, and visitors and provide encouragement and comfort.
Communicate NCHS services and provide timely service and support.
Ensure specimens are transported to the lab or pathology as directed by the physician.
Assist with patient transport for special procedures and during discharge.
Restock supplies, including gloves, gowns, linen, and medical equipment, and assist with room preparation and turnover.
Perform other assigned tasks that promote efficient practice operations, anticipate patient needs, and contribute to quality patient care.