GI Tech - Atrium Health Cabarrus Endoscopy FT

Essential Functions

• Affords assistance to physicians with Endoscopic procedures.
• Performs personal care for patient comfort and well-being, including assisting with bedpan, ambulation to the restroom, transfers, turning, and positioning.
• Escorts patients as needed.
• Sets up rooms for procedures, including setting up computers with patient information and managing occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assists with room/unit inventory, supply ordering, and distribution.
• Cleans endoscopes using sterilization or high-level disinfection methods.
• Supports oxygen therapy by maintaining oxygen therapy equipment, ensuring safety measures, and caring for oxygen equipment.
• Monitors and documents vital signs, including pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
• Must have manual and finger dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical or GI Technology training preferred and/or NA I or NA II with Department of Facility Services preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Successful completion of the SGNA GI Associates Program required within 6 months of employment.
• Maintain 6 educational contact hours annually in the GI field of study.
• Computer skills preferred.

About the Role

The GI Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Assists with the care of the GI patients, neonate through the geriatric years. Maintains a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner.

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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
• Education Assistance Program

Our Commitment to You

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 teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8-4:30. Requires weekday, weekend and holiday call.