GI Technician I ASC

32 Hrs/Wk; 76 hrs/Pay Period

Day Shift

No Weekends/Call/Major Holidays

Pay Range

• Assists with patient care activities and related services under the supervision/delegation of the registered nurse and/or physician including but not limited to intraprocedural support. Assists physicians with accurate retrieval of specimens specimen preservation labeling and transportation of specimens to lab.

• Assists in initiating and/or collaborating with the team for all safety initiatives such as timeout process traceability of equipment used and reporting of safety events. Organizes and prepares procedure rooms and equipment according to each physicians specification checking and assembling proper instruments and equipment needed.

• Performs high level disinfection and reprocessing of equipment/scopes in a safe and effective manner based on established standards.

• Cleans calibrates operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and infection control policies and guidelines. Reports and documents equipment repairs.

• Documents procedures images videos and patient charges utilizing the endoscope and ultrasound information systems.

• Assists in maintaining inventory for unit by informing unit when supplies are needed stocking supplies and receiving ordered supplies. Performs various clerical duties which includes answering of phones filing data entry scheduling and compilation of patient records.

• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper techniques.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a nursing assistant medical assistant or similar patient care position.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic computer skills.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.

• Must be able to:

• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.

• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

• Must be able to:

• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

• Must wear lead aprons with the weight resting on shoulders.

• Must have speech hearing & sight for communication during procedures in which incumbents are working side-by-side and must have touch and fine motor skill coordination.

• Must be able to function in a very limited space as procedure rooms are small and work will be in close proximity to the other health care members and physician they are assisting.

• May be exposed to mechanical electrical chemical radiation blood and body fluids; therefore protective clothing including gloves gown and masks with eye shields laser glasses foot and hair covers just be worn as necessary.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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