Endoscopy Technologist GI Procedures Part-Time, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a EndoscopyTechnician in the GI Procedures department. Here you are responsible for assisting in the collection of data for an objective assessment to identify the patients needs problems concerns or human responses. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Endoscopy Technicianassists the M.D. as well as the RN (if applicable) in pre-op intra procedure and post-op. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting in procedure set-up documentation of scope usage pre-cleaning transport and other duties as assigned. The technician will also be responsible for procedures done in the inpatient setting and assist assisting in procedure set-up at the patients bedside and appropriate documentation of scope usage pre-cleaning transport.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the nursing staff manager and/or Medical Director of the procedural area within guidelines provided by UCH policies and Procedures.
• Ensure inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
• Prepare suites rooms or bedside set-ups according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
• Troubleshoot endoscopic equipment issues or escalate to appropriate party.
• Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from nursing and medical personnel.
• Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• One of the following: Surgical Technician Medical Assistant Emergency Medical Technician or experience in an endoscopy procedural area
• Ability to read and write at 9th grade level perform simple mathematical calculations follow oral and written instructions perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from a recognized professional organization (e.g. SGNA IAHCSMM CBSPD etc.)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Part-Time 0.5 FTE
• Shift: Days (10 hr shifts) with on-call requirement
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Endoscopy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the areas most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now partnered with UChicago Medicine we have expanded our network of expert physicians convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls were doing work that really matters. Join us!

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UChicago Medicine Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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