GI Technician

Job Description

Job Description

At 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 nights/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 Tech 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 assisting in the collection of 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up equipment pre-procedure 
• Helps with post procedure process for patients under the supervision of RN 
• Knowledgeable of proper handling of equipment and materials (scopes, light sources, and ancillary equipment)
• Transports used equipment post-procedure to the reprocessing room 
• Cleans equipment in conjunction with the OSHA guidelines 
• Helps maintain appropriate records/logs for the high-level disinfecting process of endoscopic equipment 
• Maintains adequate supply of chemicals and equipment for equipment reprocessing 
• Assists with room turn around/setup/cleaning of procedure rooms to optimize room efficiency 
• Assists in maintaining room stock/supplies 
• Transports patients as directed 
• Promotes an environment that is patient and employee friendly
• Maintains high level of confidentiality pertaining to the patients right to privacy 
• Working collaboratively with GIA members to optimize patient care and be influential in maintaining a healthy team environment 
• Eager and willingness to learn and grow in the knowledge of GI Anatomy and Physiology, Disease 
• Complete all medical documentation efficiently in a timely manner
• Recognize and respond to emergency care needs as per policy 
• Maintains safe work environment 

Minimum requirements

• Practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and clinical judgement
• High School Diploma
• Must have BLS Certification (or ability to obtain once hired)
• Willingness and ability to travel to other GI Associates locations as needed to support operational needs

Desired Qualifications

• Healthcare experience (1 Year)
• Previous sterile processing experience a plus
• Athletic Trainers are encouraged to apply

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