Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory Technician,
Core
Assists medical teams using endoscopes to diagnose or treat patients with gastrointestinal problems by preparing rooms, handling specimens, and performing high-level disinfection of equipment.
Role type
Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician (Endoscopy Tech)
Builds
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Gastroenterology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-level disinfection, patient intake processing, room preparation, specimen collection, patient transport, medical charting, assisting with invasive procedures, fluoroscopy assistance
Preferred skills
CMA, LPN, CNA, EMT, or CSPDT certification, Epic and Provation charting experience, High Level Disinfection and/or Sterile processing certifications
Technologies
Endoscopes, Fluoroscopy, Epic, Provation
Responsibilities
Performs High Level Disinfection of endoscopy equipment; Processes patient intake; Prepares and disassembles rooms for procedures; Transports patient; Charts in medical record of physician observations and patient interactions; Collects patient biopsies and specimens; Assists physician and RN with invasive procedures; Assists physician in complicated procedures that utilize fluoroscopy
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC