Motility Technician CDH Endoscopy Lab Full-time Days

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Technician Motility reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Motility Technician is responsible for providing technical, clinical, and administrative support in the Gastroenterology department. The primary responsibility is to perform Esophageal Manometry and pH Impedance procedures on patients. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all pre and post procedure management such as patient education and addressing patient questions about the procedure, ensuring proper scheduling, completion of health history forms and other necessary paperwork, billing reconciliation, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and inventory management. Additional responsibilities as Endotech and endoscope reprocessing.

Responsibilities:

• Perform multiple GI related diagnostic test and procedures on patient which include but not limited to Esophageal Manometry, pH Impedance, Anorectal Manometry, Bravo Capsule pH tests, and EndoFLIP studies. Esophageal Manometry procedure includes passing a catheter through a patient's nose and into the esophagus and appropriately recording all measurements.
• Appropriately record all measurements for each procedure.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures.
• Assist with endoscope reprocessing.
• Assist within clinical research studies.
• Work with internal and external resources to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with product and service representatives from multiple medical equipment vendors.
• This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent relevant experience required.
• CPR – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Preferred:

• Experience with trans-nasal intubation.
• Two (2) years of healthcare experience or within a similar role.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial 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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.