GI Physiology Technologist

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Summary

Michigan Medicine's GI Physiology and Manometry Laboratory is recognized by the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society as a leading center for Gastro-Intestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology clinical training. This laboratory is used as the standard for developing and expanding motility operations at external academic centers. The GI Physiology and Manometry Laboratory offers comprehensive diagnostic testing to evaluate the entire gastro-intestinal tract (https://www.med.umich.edu/gi/patients/mpu.htm ).

The GI Physiology Technologist provides GI diagnostic testing for a diverse patient population (neonates to geriatric), location (laboratory to operating room), and patient status (outpatient to inpatient). This wide spectrum entails a diverse technical acumen to perform, acquire, and edit high quality GI diagnostic testing. Additionally, the technologist position assists in clinical research and bio-medical engineering projects. On-the-job training will be provided to assist in developing the skills necessary to be successful in this position.

What You'll Do

• Perform GI Physiology Laboratory diagnostic tests independently involving bacterial presence and carbohydrate fermentation and pressure/video capsule imaging within a laboratory setting in non-sedated adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform anorectal and esophageal manometrics and pH testing independently within a laboratory setting in non-sedated adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform GI Physiology Laboratory and Manometry/pH testing independently within an inpatient adult and pediatric population.
• Perform GI Physiology Laboratory and Manometry/pH testing independently within procedure and operating room settings in adult and pediatric patients.
• Ambulatory: This section pertains to competency in performing GI Physiology Laboratory bench and manometry testing. This type of testing is performed at all three GI Physiology Laboratory locations.
• Hydrogen Breath Testing (HBT): A test to evaluate for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and carbohydrate malabsorption. 
• Urea Breath Testing: A test to detect Helicobacter pylori infection either diagnostically or eradication post treatment. 
• Colonic Transit Testing: A test to measure colonic transit time using radio-opaque markers. This test requires GPT to conduct an educational presentation describing how to perform the test at home.
• Video Capsule Endoscopy: A test utilizing a wireless capsule to collect images of the small intestine designed to evaluate reasons for gastro-intestinal bleeding. 
• Patency Capsule: A test using a dissolvable capsule to determine if non-dissolvable capsules may safely traverse through the stomach and small intestine.
• Colon Video Capsule Endoscopy: A non-invasive test using images collected by a non-dissolvable wireless capsule to assess for suspected colonic diseases. 
• Electrogastrogram: A test assessing electrical signals traveling through the stomach muscles.
• Anorectal Manometry and Balloon Expulsion Testing: A test to assess motor function of the anorectum and rectal sensations.
• Esophageal Manometry: A test to assess motor function of the upper and lower esophageal sphincters along with evaluating esophageal body metrics.
• Impedance 24 pH Testing: A test detecting reflux activity categorizing events as acidic or non-acidic. Additionally, a symptom association profile is calculated determining the statistical rigor of reflux events.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Performs technical skill duties in all GI tests and procedures ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards and procedures.
• Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and techniques of specialty instrumentation.
• Meets with patient and parents to explain GI testing procedures.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for Hydrogen Breath Tests, Manometric tests (Esophageal, Small Bowel, Colon, and Anorectal), pH probes (Standard, Wireless pH, Impedance), capsule studies (Video Capsule Endoscopy, Patency, and Wireless Motility Capsule), and additional aspiratory studies.
• Tests and calibrates all equipment to be used during the GI procedures to ensure accurate functioning.
• Conducts and/or participates in formal in-service programs regarding the care of the GI patient. 
• Educates patients and their families in various testing and treatment methods.
• Collects, documents, and reports specific data to appropriate medical provider.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork to assure accurate hospital and physician billing.
• Tracks and orders disposable and reusable inventory necessary for the day-to-day operations of the GI Physiology and Manometry Laboratory.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Participates in the orientation of all new personnel as assigned. 
  • Participates in staff development through in-service education programs, conference and research projects.
• On-Call Coverage:
  • Staff is responsible for being on-call after business hours answering equipment issues from patients and providers. The on-call schedule is equally distributed among all staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• At least 1-year of patient care experience required. 
• Ability to move equipment, approximately 20 pounds, and patients. 
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in computer systems.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work with a well diverse patient and clinical population.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous experience working in a medical charting system is preferred.
• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Intubation experience.
• Proficiency with venipuncture including starting IVs.
• Coursework or experience with statistics. 

Work Locations

Primary work location is a float position for both the University Hospital in Ann Arbor, and the Brighton Center for Specialty Care (BCSC) in Brighton. Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.