GI Lab Endoscopy Technician/ Medical Assistant/ LPN/ or Surgical Tech

University Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gastroenterology (GI) endoscopic technician prepares instruments and equipment for GI procedures and assists in the procedure room. The role supports patient quality and safety according to principles of procedural care, anticipates the physician’s needs during procedures, and adapts to changing conditions. The GI tech assists with a wide variety of procedures and, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, adapts to changes in a patient’s condition and provides therapeutic services within their scope of care. The role also provides services within its scope in the Clinic and recovery area and assists with Unit Clerk duties. The GI tech handles, cleans, and processes equipment and flexible endoscopes used in procedures and documents cleaning and high-level disinfection processes.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program, or from an accredited relevant program such as medical assistant or practical or vocational nursing; alternatively, demonstrated equivalent knowledge gained through at least 6 months of previous relevant experience.
• Current BCLS certification before hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to stand for most of the work time, sometimes wearing a 10-pound x-ray apron for several hours.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, push or pull 125 pounds, and frequently lift 25-pound sterile trays during the workday.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and changing conditions, adapt to scheduling changes and changes in patient condition, manage time effectively, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and equipment for GI procedures.
• Assist in the procedure room and anticipate the physician’s needs during procedures.
• Promote patient quality and safety according to principles of procedural care.
• Adapt to changes in patients’ conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide therapeutic services within the scope of care.
• Provide services within scope in the Clinic and recovery area, and assist with Unit Clerk duties.
• Handle, clean, and process equipment and flexible endoscopes used in procedures.
• Document cleaning and high-level disinfection processes.

What This Job Offers

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