GI Technician

Cooper Norcross University Hospital•Camden, NJ

3d•$18 - $29

About The Position

GI Technicians support diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures at Cooper Norcross Health. The Mt. Laurel and Willingboro locations are outpatient units; the Special Test Unit (STU) on the sixth floor of the main hospital serves both outpatients and inpatients. Common procedures include upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. The STU pulmonary suite also performs airway endoscopy, commonly called bronchoscopy. Units are staffed by surgical schedulers, patient service representatives, nurses, and GI technicians, with anesthesiology present for all GI procedures. The role includes preparing procedure rooms and equipment, supporting physicians and nurses during endoscopic procedures, cleaning and disinfecting instruments, and helping maintain equipment and supplies. GI Technicians may also transport patients as directed, collect specimens, and collaborate with care providers regarding procedures and patient conditions.

Requirements

GI technician experience and/or patient care experience, such as medical assistant or patient care technician experience.
Ability to learn IDX and EPIC applications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).

Nice To Haves

Strong customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare rooms and equipment before endoscopic procedures and clean up and sterilize after procedures.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies for endoscopic procedures.
Ensure equipment functions properly.
Prepare waiting and recovery rooms or procedure suites.
Maintain endoscopic equipment, including cleaning, disinfecting, and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines.
Transport patients according to medical personnel instructions.
Help physicians and nurses perform endoscopic procedures.
Attend training as necessary to enhance or refresh skills.
Collect specimens from patients.
Collaborate effectively with other care providers regarding procedures and patients' conditions.
Stay current on endoscopy developments by reading literature, speaking with colleagues, or participating in professional organizations.