Gastro Intestinal Technician

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides assistance to the Gastrointestinal (GI) team in the care diagnosis and procedural support for patients undergoing GI tests and procedures with a specific focus on GI motility studies. This role involves performing and editing esophageal manometry and other GI studies generating reports and ensuring accurate documentation for provider review. The GI Motility Technician plays a key role in the diagnostic process supporting neonatal pediatric adolescent and adult patients by addressing their unique growth and development needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Area Specific Job Accountabilities:

Performs technical duties in all GI tests and procedures including but not limited to esophageal manometry ensuring that proper technical practices are followed in accordance with accepted standards and protocols.

Includes editing manometry and additional GI studies and generating reports for esophageal manometry studies for providers to review ensuring data is accurately recorded edited and prepared for provider interpretation and diagnosis.

Generates and documents reports for esophageal manometry studies summarizing findings and relevant data for physician review and diagnosis.

Provides proper maintenance assembly and handling of specialty instrumentation for GI motility and diagnostic equipment including manometry pH probes (Bravo Impedance) and capsule endoscopy.

Assists the registered professional nurse (RN) or physician during GI tests and procedures when needed particularly during complex motility studies.

Meets with patients and parents to explain GI testing procedures including manometry and other motility studies to alleviate fears and provide education regarding the testing process.

Prepares equipment and supplies for various GI studies including breath tests pH probes motility studies and capsule endoscopy.

Tests and calibrates equipment to ensure accurate functioning during GI procedures particularly for motility testing and esophageal manometry.

Assists in research studies and in the testing of new equipment or technologies related to GI motility including manometry studies and pH monitoring.

Conducts formal in-service programs regarding the care of GI patients focusing on the specifics of motility studies and the procedures involved in esophageal manometry.

Collects documents and reports specific data to the appropriate RN or physician ensuring the integrity and accuracy of information for patient care.

Completes paperwork for hospital and physician billing ensuring accuracy in charges related to GI motility procedures.

Tracks and orders disposable and reusable inventory necessary for day-to-day operations in the Procedure Suite ensuring adequate stock for motility and manometry testing.

Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel ensuring they are well-prepared to perform GI motility studies and manometry procedures. Contributes to staff development through in-service education conferences and research projects.

Develops or individualizes teaching plans to meet patient and family learning needs including educating them about GI motility studies and manometry procedures. Identifies patient preferences and needs and documents educational activities.

Adheres to service principles with a customer service focus on innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care to patients families co-workers and others.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Education: Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a Gastrointestinal (GI) Technician or Procedural Technician particularly in GI motility testing is preferred.

Pediatrics Experience: Prior experience in a pediatric healthcare setting is preferred with a strong understanding of pediatric care principles.

Child Safety: Ability to safely assist with immobilizing pediatric patients when necessary during procedures ensuring their comfort and security.

Physical Capability: Ability to move and adjust equipment and assist in patient transfers ensuring safe handling and positioning during procedures.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to explain complex procedures to children and families in an empathetic and accessible manner.

Diverse Population Care: Ability to work with a diverse range of pediatric patients and clinical populations ensuring culturally competent and inclusive care.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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