Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician

Denver Health • Denver, CO

3d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department DH GI LAB PAV L Job Summary Assists medical teams using endoscopes to diagnose or treat patients with gastrointestinal problems. Endoscopy techs are medical assistants that interact with patients and help physicians and nurses that specialize in gastrointestinal (GI) medicine. They prepare the room, equipment, and assist during endoscopy procedures. Provides support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway, handle specimens collected, and preform high level disinfection of endoscopy equipment. Care for patients who need screenings, have stomach or intestine problems, or those who are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses like colorectal cancer. Essential Functions: Performs High Level Disinfection of endoscopy equipment. (20%) Processes patient intake. (20%) Prepares and disassembles rooms for procedures. (10%) Transports patient. (10%) Charts in medical record of physician observations and patient interactions. (10%) Collects patient biopsies and specimens. (10%) Assists physician and RN with invasive procedures and other duties to contribute to the flow of the unit. (10%) Assists physician in complicated procedures that utilize fluoroscopy. (10%) Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred. Work Experience: 1-3 years of experience as a medical professional assisting patients and medical teams required. Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required. CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants required -OR- LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board required -OR- CNA-Certified Nurse Aide - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center required -OR- EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Gastrointestinal procedures. Good hand-eye coordination, priority decision making skills and organizational skills. Works well as a team player and has excellent communication skills. Must be able to perform procedures wearing a lead apron. Epic and Provation charting experience, preferred. Certifications that are applicable to Gastroenterology related to High Level Disinfection and/or Sterile processing, preferred. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $21.05 - $29.47 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a medical professional assisting patients and medical teams required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.
• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants required -OR- LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board required -OR- CNA-Certified Nurse Aide - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center required -OR- EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado required.
• Knowledge of Gastrointestinal procedures.
• Good hand-eye coordination, priority decision making skills and organizational skills.
• Works well as a team player and has excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to perform procedures wearing a lead apron.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred.
• Epic and Provation charting experience, preferred.
• Certifications that are applicable to Gastroenterology related to High Level Disinfection and/or Sterile processing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs High Level Disinfection of endoscopy equipment.
• Processes patient intake.
• Prepares and disassembles rooms for procedures.
• Transports patient.
• Charts in medical record of physician observations and patient interactions.
• Collects patient biopsies and specimens.
• Assists physician and RN with invasive procedures and other duties to contribute to the flow of the unit.
• Assists physician in complicated procedures that utilize fluoroscopy.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED