GI/Endoscopy Technologist

USPI•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Fort Myers Surgery Center is seeking a motivated, GI-certified surgical technologist to join its fast-paced ambulatory surgery center team. The role supports gastroenterological procedures by preparing instruments, equipment, supplies, and clean fields according to physician preferences and established standards. It also includes care and handling of GI equipment, endoscope disinfection according to manufacturer recommendations, instrument processing, and maintaining a safe, clean, orderly work area for patients and staff. Other relevant duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

GI certification as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

Stay knowledgeable about professional and practice issues related to gastroenterology.
Ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies required for gastroenterological procedures are present, following physicians’ preferences and established standards.
Care for and handle GI equipment.
Set up a clean field as required for each gastroenterological procedure.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work area and use supplies economically.
Disinfect endoscopes according to the manufacturer's recommendations every time.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with facility requirements and organizational safety standards.
Clean the gastroenterology area and assist with cleaning the procedure room after procedures.
Properly dispose of contaminated supplies and equipment.
Wash, assemble, disinfect, and sterilize instruments in the instrument processing area.
Ensure all equipment is functional.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by management.