Endoscopy Technician

USPI • Tampa, FL

4d

About The Position

The GI Technician works under the general supervision of a physician and a Registered Nurse, providing assistance and setup for gastroenterology procedures within the technician’s competence. The role supports safe patient care and efficient procedure-room operations at West Florida Surgical Suites. Previous Gastroenterology Technician experience in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting is required in the position summary; the posting also describes at least one year of experience as preferred.

The technician assists physicians before and during procedures, anticipates their needs, communicates planned patient outcomes to the Registered Nurse, and responds to patient-care and facility needs in emergencies. The role includes CPR as appropriate, following center policies and procedures, addressing safety issues, and adapting care to patients’ age-specific developmental, cognitive, physical, and emotional needs. The technician also helps meet patient and family learning needs identified in the plan of care and maintains competence in designated skills.

The employer describes an inclusive culture and provides a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life and AD&D coverage; short- and long-term disability availability; FSAs and HSAs; a 401(k) and retirement planning access; and paid holidays and vacation.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Previous Gastroenterology Technician experience in an ASC or hospital setting is stated in the position summary.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it before hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of GI Technician experience.
• GI/Endoscopy experience.
• Previous clinical experience in a GI/Endoscopy procedure-room environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and setup for gastroenterology procedures according to individual competence.
• Deliver safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to center policies and procedures.
• Assist the physician efficiently and effectively during procedures.
• Anticipate the physician’s needs before and during procedures.
• Report planned patient outcomes to the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Respond to patient-care and facility needs in emergency situations.
• Initiate and implement basic CPR when appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities in emergency situations.
• Address patient and family learning needs identified in the plan of care.
• Provide care based on age-specific needs and a developmental perspective, considering patients’ cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity.
• Adapt the approach to patients based on age and developmental perspective.
• Provide appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
• Maintain knowledge and competence in designated skills for the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Availability of short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED