Gastroenterology Technician

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician for the Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The technician assists physicians and registered nurses during gastroenterology procedures, transports patients safely between rooms and the laboratory, and maintains equipment. The role applies specialty knowledge to patient care, prepares equipment for scheduled cases, supports physicians during procedures, monitors vital signs, handles specimens and records, and follows established infection-control and unit procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Two to three years of experience in the health care field.
Able to perform simple addition and subtraction and read and understand written material.
Must be CPR certified or eligible to obtain certification within three months of hire.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Gastroenterology Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and RNs during gastroenterology procedures.
Safely transport patients between the room and laboratory.
Set up appropriate equipment for scheduled cases and report suspected defects or malfunctions to the RN.
Assist physicians directly during sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilation, endoscopy, and colonoscopy procedures.
Ensure labeled specimens are transported to the laboratory.
Participate in quality-assurance monitoring, data interpretation, and unit QA programs.
Follow infection-control policies, including body substance isolation, blood-borne pathogen precautions, and aseptic techniques.
Inspect and clean GI equipment routinely.
Perform unit-specific duties according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with monitoring patient vital signs, including blood pressure, TPR, and pulse oximetry, and report findings to the RN or physician.
Maintain adequate supply levels and orderly storage.
Complete patient charges and unit and patient records accurately.