• Gastroenterology Technician

    Ascension Health (Chicago, IL)


    Details

    + **Department:** Endoscopy GI

    + **Schedule:** PRN, Days, Monday - Friday. 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Must be able to flex start time depending on department needs. Rotating schedule for on-call during weeknights, weekends, holidays. Able to work 10 shifts within a six-week schedule period.

    + **Hospital:** Ascension Saint Joseph

    + **Location:** Chicago, IL

    + **Salary:** $20.80 per hour

     

    Benefits

     

    Paid time off (PTO)

     

    Various health insurance options & wellness plans

     

    Retirement benefits including employer match plans

     

    Long-term & short-term disability

     

    Employee assistance programs (EAP)

     

    Parental leave & adoption assistance

     

    Tuition reimbursement

     

    Ways to give back to your community

     

    _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

    Responsibilities

    Perform patient care related to the digestive system.

     

    + Provide instructions as indicated for each specific Gastroenterology (GI) procedure.

    + Confer with nursing staff when needed.

    + Document patient assessment and health history from patient/family.

    + Recognize and respond to emergency situations in patient care.

    + Make post procedure calls on Gastroenterology (GI) patients.

    + Report concerns to nursing staff/physician as indicated.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    + BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.

    One or more of the following:

    + Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians(NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

    + Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

    + Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

    + Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date orjob transfer date.

    + Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

    Education:

    + High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

     

    Additional Preferences

     

    One year of related experience strongly preferred for PRN position.

     

    Why Join Our Team

     

    Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

     

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

     

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

     

    Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

     

    For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

     

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

     

    Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

     

    Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

     

    E-Verify Statement

     

    This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

     

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