Technician at Gastroenterology

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force•Nellis AFB, NV

2d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Gastroenterology Technicians to support the GI service at MOMMC. This is a hands-on procedural support position working with physicians and nurses during gastrointestinal procedures such as upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, ERCP, esophageal pH testing, pill camera endoscopy, paracentesis, manometry, liver biopsy, and PEG placement. The technician prepares rooms and equipment, assists during procedures and emergencies, processes endoscopes, handles specimens, supports patient recovery, performs patient intake, and assists with clinic scheduling and documentation.

Requirements

High school graduate and graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (national, state, or military-trained equivalent) with a current certificate.
Minimum 1 year of experience within the past 36 months in a medical setting.
Required BLS under the PWS; ACLS is recommended.
Certifications must meet American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines; computer-based training does not satisfy the requirement.
GI procedures, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, infection control, specimen handling, medical equipment preparation/storage, endoscope processing, instrument handling, patient communication, EMR documentation, and ability to remain calm during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Prior GI experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Set up, support, and take down equipment and supplies for routine and emergent GI procedures, including procedures performed in the GI suite, OR, ER, and ICU.
Assist physicians and RNs during diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency procedures.
Prepare procedure rooms and preoperative bays; screen/check in patients and safely transport them.
Obtain, monitor, and document physiological measurements in the EMR.
Perform lab draws and transport specimens according to hospital protocols.
Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes, including washing, processing, storage, testing disinfectant efficacy, and using the endoscopic reprocessor according to manufacturer IFUs and TJC requirements.
Properly identify, label, handle, and deliver specimens to pathology.
Assist with post-procedure patient recovery and identification of complications.
Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, expiration dates, clean work areas, and infection-control standards.
Schedule appointments/procedures, process referrals, answer phone calls/T-Cons, upload GI reports, and support electronic health records.
Train new staff and support GI procedure training for General Surgery and OR personnel.