GI Technician

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GI Technicians support diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures at Cooper Norcross Health’s Mt. Laurel and Willingboro outpatient units and the Special Test Unit (STU) in the main hospital, which serves both outpatient and inpatient needs. Common procedures include upper endoscopy and colonoscopy; airway endoscopy procedures, commonly called bronchoscopy, are performed in the STU pulmonary suite. GI units are staffed by surgical schedulers, patient service representatives, nurses, and GI technicians, with anesthesiology present for all GI procedures. The role includes preparing and maintaining procedure rooms and equipment, assisting physicians and nurses during endoscopic procedures, supporting patient transport and specimen collection, and working with other care providers. Some desk duties are required. The stated schedule alternates every other week between 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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 New Jersey Basic Life Support (NJ-BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Strong customer service skills.

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 rooms, recovery rooms, or procedure suites.
Maintain endoscopic equipment by 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 developments in endoscopy by reading literature, speaking with colleagues, or participating in professional organizations.
Perform some desk duties.