GI Associates Hiring For GI Technician at Milwaukee, WI  / Wauwatosa, WI  / West Allis, WI  Full Time

At GI Associates we believe in striving for the best outcomes for our patients.

GI Associates is the largest gastrointestinal specialist private practice in Wisconsin. We are offering various positions across our multiple locations. Our positions come with an amazing benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, PTO, Retirement (7% paid by GI Associates) , 401k plans, flexible spending, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid anniversary day and more! We enjoy a healthy work-life-balance, as our offices are open from Monday to Friday. We pride ourselves for our ability to work as team at all levels of our organization and we have a high potential for mobility with in our organization. We value longevity and encourage our employees to seek out educational opportunities to better themselves and their careers; we want you to grow with us. 

Job summary

The ASC Technician II is responsible for handling of equipment, assisting the ASC RN pre and post procedure. The ASC Technician II role builds up the role of the ASC Technician I. The ASC Technician II is responsible for assisting in the collection of data for an objective assessment by the ASC RN to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses. The ASC Technician II maintains responsibility for the scopes, and disinfecting instrumentation, pathology log, and collating post procedure information for EMR. This position will also assist with the high level disinfecting and cleaning of ASC equipment and room turn around.

Summary of essential job functions

· Responsible for setting up equipment pre-procedure

· Helps with post procedure process for patients under the supervision of ASC RN

· Knowledgeable of proper handling of scopes, light sources, mavigragh, video processor and ancillary equipment

· Transports used equipment post-procedure to the reprocessing room

· Cleans equipment in conjunction with the OSHA guidelines

· Assists with the mechanical cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopic equipment according to manufacture guidelines

· Helps maintain appropriate records/logs for the high level disinfecting process of endoscopic equipment

· Helps prioritize cleaning process based on procedure scheduling for the day

· 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

· Communicates openly and regularly any new and relevant information to coworkers

· Maintains acceptable attendance levels and works within the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook

· Follows ASC policies and procedures

· Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family members, physicians, coworkers and outside customers

· Flexible to meet the needs of the department

· Maintains a safe work environment

· All other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Desired Qualifications

· Knowledge of MSDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens

· Knowledge of Emergency Plan and OSHA Standard

· Previous endoscopic reprocessing preferred