GI Tech Specialist-1st shift-Monroe Carrel Jr Children's Hospital
About The Position
The GI Tech Specialist supports the Pediatric GI Endoscopy Lab by coordinating the daily patient endoscopy schedule, occasionally with guidance from a charge nurse, physician, or staff nurse. The specialist assists physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after endoscopy procedures by supplying the instruments and materials required for patient care, and is expected to competently perform most cases assigned during a service or shift. The role also includes cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related endoscopy instruments for all areas. The specialist prepares and operates equipment and instrumentation according to established procedures and techniques, supports high-level disinfection and sterilization across perioperative areas and clinics, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with potential on-call duties for holidays. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and less than one year of relevant work experience. Endoscope reprocessing and medical experience are preferred. The position offers a benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Less than one year of relevant work experience.
- Ability to assist with endoscopy procedures and prepare, operate, clean, and assemble related instrumentation and equipment.
- Ability to follow departmental policies, procedures, and established sterilization techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Endoscope reprocessing experience.
- Medical experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the proceduralist before, during, and after endoscopy procedures.
- Plan, set up, perform, and clean up assigned endoscopy procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
- Perform, document, and monitor quality-control tools.
- Receive and inventory departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Prepare instrumentation and equipment for high-level disinfection and sterilization according to recommended procedures and techniques.
- Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively.
- Scan and assemble instrumentation according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
- Provide technical support and assist in selecting instruments and equipment for endoscopy procedures in perioperative areas.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related endoscopy instruments for all areas.
- Assist with coordination of the daily patient endoscopy schedule.
Benefits
- The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
