GI Technician

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The GI Technician assists physicians with endoscopic procedures and supports patient care, room preparation, equipment processing, and supply management. The role includes helping patients with personal care and mobility, escorting patients, preparing procedure rooms, cleaning endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection, supporting oxygen therapy, and taking and documenting vital signs.

This full-time position is scheduled for four 10-hour days Monday through Friday, with a rotating day off, as well as weekend and occasional weeknight work. The position is based in the Endoscopy department at Atrium Health Pineville.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by policy guidelines.
• Successfully complete the SGNA GI Associates Program within six months of employment.
• Maintain six annual educational contact hours in the GI field of study.
• Speak and understand English in understandable terms.
• Have manual and finger dexterity.
• Complete physical abilities testing.
• Be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures.
• Provide personal care to support patient comfort and well-being, including assisting with bedpans, restroom ambulation, transfers, and turning and positioning patients.
• Escort patients as needed.
• Set up procedure rooms, including configuring the computer with the patient's name and procedure and preparing occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assist with room and unit inventory, ordering, and distribution of supplies.
• Clean endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Assist with oxygen therapy, including maintenance, safety measures, and care of 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.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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