GI Tech

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt GI Associates we believe in striving for the best outcomes for our patients, employees, and community. Imagine your next career as a digestive health expert GI Associates is looking for motivated people to join our growing independent gastroenterology practice. Our nationally recognized physicians and dedicated team are patient-focused and provide compassionate, collaborative care to patients across southeast Wisconsin. GI Associates provides an excellent work-life balance and amazing benefits package including:

• No weekends
• No Holidays
• PTO & paid anniversary day
• 7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Short- & long-term disability
• Basic & supplemental life insurance

Position summary:Our GI Techs has the unique opportunity to contribute to a harmonious work environment by providing a balance of hands-on patient care while supporting our Team at GI Associates. The GI Technician is responsible for helping collect data for an objective assessment by the RN to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses. This position maintains responsibility for the scopes, and disinfecting instrumentation, pathology log, and collating post procedure information. Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with GIA and ancillary staff to uphold a safe, friendly work environment to optimize patient care and be influential in maintaining a healthy team environment
• Collaborates effectively to enhance patient care and foster a supportive team environment.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality pertaining to the patients right to privacy
• Acquires proficiency in the proper handling of equipment and materials, including scopes, light sources, and ancillary devices.
• Prepares pre-procedure and intra-op rooms.
• Assists physicians during procedures by managing necessary equipment for patient care.
• Transport used equipment to the reprocessing room.
• Works independently in the reprocessing room, adhering to OSHA and CDC guidelines, and understanding all Instruction for Use (IFU) documents and chemicals used.
• Clean, disinfect, and calibrate endoscopy instruments and scopes according in conjunction with OSHA and Infection Prevention guidelines
• Maintains records for high level disinfecting process of endoscopic equipment.
• Supports department-wide inventory management of supplies.
• Contributes to room efficiency by assisting with room turnover, setup and cleaning of procedure rooms.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency care needs per policy.
• Assists with admissions/discharges under RN supervision.
• Transports patients as directed.
• Completes documentation promptly and accurately.
• Support and assist physicians, anesthesia providers and registered nurses with procedures
• Collaborate with coworkers to maintain adequate stock and supplies throughout the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Eager and willingness to learn and grow in the knowledge of GI Anatomy and Physiology, Disease

Minimum requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and clinical judgement
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPPA standard
• EMR experience

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