Lead GI Technician

GI Department Lead TechnologistAt Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.Position Highlights:Full-Time, 40 hours/week Hours: Monday-Friday; 6am-3pm. Rotating Saturday. Location: Schaumburg, IL. May be required to travel to other locationsBenefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.Employer provided life and disability insurance.$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.Immediate 401(k) match.40 hours paid volunteer time off.A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.Position Overview:Serves as a Department Lead Technologist by assisting other GI Techs, ensuring quality, and participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilitySupervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members.Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.Maintains staff schedule and manages time off and call in's to ensure adequate staffing.Organizes and secures trainings and in-services as needed.Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures. Maintenance of AccreditationPrepare and Maintain Logs, Records, Review of Infection Query, Daily Surveys, Incident Reports, etc.Maintain Records Verifying Professional Employees Licenses and CertificationsCoordinate Bi-annual Peer Chart Review for All DoctorsMaintain communication with accreditation consultantsGeneral Office ManagementOrder and Maintain Appropriate Inventory Levels of Supplies and Equipment Maintain Vendor Relationships for Equipment Service, Purchasing, Supplies and TrainingCommunication with Mobile AnesthesiaAssures availability of instrumentation and supplies required for the surgical procedure prior to the case.Participates in GI room set up, turnover, cleaning, and restocking.Maintains sterile technique in opening of surgical supplies and instrumentation.Cleans, prepares and decontaminates GI scopes and equipment.Provides for aseptic technique throughout surgical procedure in a safe, efficient manner.Observes, recognizes, and anticipates common surgical complications, and assists with emergency care as needed. Reports unusual conditions to the RN.Possesses general knowledge of equipment and supplies.Assures availability of instrumentation and supplies required for the G.I.procedure prior to the case.Observes, recognizes, and anticipates common surgical complications, and assists with emergency care as needed. Reports unusual conditions to the RN.Performs duties relating to processing, decontaminates and maintenance of the surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance to manufactures specifications and the Center's policies and procedures.Understands and practices principles of universal precautions, and hazardous materials management to process instruments, equipment, and supplies through the stages of decontamination.Demonstrates knowledge of standard instrumentation and equipment, their functions and uses.Maintains documentation of biological indicators for sterile processing equipment.Maintains appropriate instrument sets and supplies relating to their sterility, storage, and inventory levels.Demonstrates ability to work independently under established policies, procedures, and standards.Maintains confidentiality.Demonstrates ability to setup surgical trays and wrap appropriately for sterilization.Other duties:Stocks supplies in room and blanket warmer.Assists with turnovers.Experience and Qualifications:High School Diploma.BCLS/ACLS Certification. (Renewed every two years.)All minimum qualifications.Central Service Department experience.Minimum of two years experience in the Endoscopic Suite and 1 year minimum supervisory experience.If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of 19.07-28.61, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.Artificial Intelligence DisclosureArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.