GI Technician - Endoscopy

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

The GI Technician assists physicians with endoscopic procedures and supports patient comfort and care. The role includes preparing procedure rooms and equipment, cleaning endoscopes through sterilization or high-level disinfection, helping maintain oxygen therapy equipment, taking and documenting vital signs, and assisting with supplies and inventory. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, generally between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hours vary to support the procedure schedule; there is no call or weekend work. The position is listed at 40 hours per week, with a pay range of $20.80–$31.20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required per 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.
• Meet physical requirements, including the ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Physical abilities testing is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures.
• Provide personal care to patients, including assistance with bedpan use, ambulation to the restroom, transfers, and turning and positioning.
• 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 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 eligible work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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