What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gastrointestinal Technician position at Providence Medical Center?
Overview
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Days
Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Providence Medical Center—Kansas City, KS
A GI (Gastrointestinal) technician supports endoscopic procedures and patient care in gastroenterology departments. The GI Tech has daily tasks that involve preparing and maintaining endoscopic equipment, ensuring all tools are sterilized and functional. The Technician assist physicians during procedures like colonoscopies and endoscopies, handing instruments and managing specimen collection for lab analysis. GI technicians also monitor patient vital signs, offer pre- and post-procedural care, and provide instructions to patients regarding recovery and care protocols. The GI Tech role requires excellent organizational skills, knowledge of infection control practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with both patients and healthcare team members to ensure smooth, efficient procedural outcomes.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Full Time
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Days
Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Providence Medical Center—Kansas City, KS
A GI (Gastrointestinal) technician supports endoscopic procedures and patient care in gastroenterology departments. The GI Tech has daily tasks that involve preparing and maintaining endoscopic equipment, ensuring all tools are sterilized and functional. The Technician assist physicians during procedures like colonoscopies and endoscopies, handing instruments and managing specimen collection for lab analysis. GI technicians also monitor patient vital signs, offer pre- and post-procedural care, and provide instructions to patients regarding recovery and care protocols. The GI Tech role requires excellent organizational skills, knowledge of infection control practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with both patients and healthcare team members to ensure smooth, efficient procedural outcomes.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assist in preparing patients for endoscopic procedures.
- Set up and maintain endoscopy equipment, ensuring it is clean, safe, and functioning properly.
- Assist gastroenterologists and nurses during procedures, providing instruments and supplies as needed.
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, alerting the team to any changes.
- Ensure sterilization and cleanliness of instruments and procedure rooms following infection control protocols.
- Educate and provide instructions to patients on post-procedure care and necessary follow-up.
- Collaborate with other GI Techs and staff to maintain a smooth workflow and high standard of care.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and prepare orders as required.
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- An Associate of Science in surgical technology or related field is preferred.
- Previous experience working in the gastroenterology field is preferred.
- BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
