GI Technician

Full- Time: GI Technician Nashville EndoSurgery Center ,  is seeking a motivated GI Technician to join our team. St. Thomas Surgery Center Midtown is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.  Job Summary The GI technician/Endoscopy functions under the direct supervision of a surgeon to assist with the operation of technical equipment used during simple and complex endoscopic procedures. The physician, registered nurse and the GI technician work as a team in the procedure room to provide the optimal conditions in achieving positive patient outcomes. The GI technician is also responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining endoscopes and other instrumentation. Other GI technician responsibilities include facilitating patient flow, room turnover. Stocking procedure rooms, ordering supplies and performing a variety of clerical duties. Required Skills: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate equipment used in the process of cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes, using appropriate methods. Set up a clean field as necessary for the specific gastroenterological procedures Maintains neat, orderly, and safe work area and practices economy in the use of all supplies Possess skills and knowledge in the proper handling of equipment after the cleaning/disinfection process is complete. Assists with inventory control and stocking of supplies. Monitor for outdated items. Acts as a resource person to other members of the health care team. Assists visitors, staff, and physicians, utilizing good guest relations. Consistently applies good hand hygiene practices. Demonstrates commitment to the compliance of quality control checks required for operating sterilization equipment. Adheres to all infection control policies, including OSHA guidelines for Universal Precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and sharps handling. Assists in orientation of new personnel. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program activities including identification of aspects of care, collection and analysis of data, formulation of recommendations, implementation of an improvement plan and evaluation of process. Attends staff and unit meetings and educational opportunities. What We Offer As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses. Competitive wages  Opportunities to better yourself professionally  Health, Dental & Vision Coverage  401(k) retirement plan  Paid Time Off (PTO)  Company Paid Holidays  Employee Assistance Programs  Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account  Education Assistance  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance  No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call  Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population. #LI-SB1 #USP-123 #USP-RN Required Skills: High school graduate or equivalent. Preferred two years’ experience in endoscopy. BLS Certification