Gastroenterology Technician

KurzSolutions • Fort Carson, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gastroenterology Technician at Evans Army Community Hospital, a state-of-the-art military medical center serving the Fort Carson community. This role involves assisting with a variety of routine and emergency GI procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to serve those who serve our country in Colorado Springs, a city known for its quality of life and outdoor recreation.

Requirements

• Completion of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES; or certification through AAMA (CMA) or AMT (RMA); or equivalent military training.
• Minimum 12 months of bedside hospital experience within the past 24 months.
• BLS required.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, pH/manometry testing, hydrogen breath analysis, liver biopsies, and PEG/PEG-J placement
• Assist with emergency GI procedures including GI bleeds, food obstructions, and foreign body obstructions
• Screen, check in, and escort patients to treatment areas; prepare rooms and patients for examinations
• Take, monitor, and record physiological measurements; triage urgent needs
• Prepare and administer medications under supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider
• Assemble, maintain, clean, disinfect, and operate medical and diagnostic equipment
• Maintain training and certification for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of endoscopic equipment
• Monitor patients receiving moderate/conscious sedation including cardiac monitoring, respiratory status, and hemodynamic stability
• Document all patient care activities accurately within the electronic medical record; maintain supply inventory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree