Endoscopy Tech- GI lab

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an Endoscopy Technician I to support the GI Lab. The role assists nurses and physicians, prepares the procedure room, and helps with instrument and scope reprocessing.

Candidates must complete competency requirements for basic GI procedures and maintain infection control standards. Responsibilities include patient transport, equipment stocking, and assisting in procedures while ensuring safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification or equivalent required or eligible.
• SGNA GI Tech Specialist certification or provisional within 90 days.
• No endoscopy experience required; 2-day endoscopy education within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in general endoscope procedures, equipment and cleaning.
• Fulfills all essential functions of the GI Lab Technician across the Endoscopy lab.
• Prepare for procedures by ensuring equipment and supplies are ready.
• Operate GI equipment and assist physicians during procedures.
• Take emergency call after hours and weekends as needed.
• Maintain infection control standards and support quality improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

English proficiency

Communication

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

BLS Certification

SGNA GI Tech Specialist

SGNA-GTS Certification

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Endoscopy Technician I have either no experience in endoscopy or is a novice in the endoscopy setting. The technician assists the nurses and physicians in providing care for the endoscopy patient. They must complete competencies for all basic GI procedures and scope reprocessing. The Technician also supports the area with duties that include, but are not limited to preparation of the procedure room and sterile field to ensure a safe patient care environment including gathering all required instruments and supplies and serving as an endoscopy procedure assistant. The job also includes transportation of patients and equipment, stocking/maintaining supplies, care and maintenance of endoscopes and their accessories contributing to the daily functions of the unit. They have strong sense of infection control in the GI setting.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Patient Care 1. Proficiency of all general endoscope procedures, equipment, and supplies including cleaning endoscopes and accessories.
• 2. Fulfills all essential functions of the GI Lab Technician. Functions in all areas of the Endoscopy lab.
• 3. Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent and add on endoscopic procedures by ensuring necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are ready and set up for use. Has the skill to expedite and organize the preparation for unexpected events, giving direction and support to the less experienced team members.
• 4. Functions independently within scope of position. Anticipates needs of physician and RN during procedures; and anticipates needs of department. Must be proficient to operate all equipment in GI and provide technical assistance during procedures by trouble shooting equipment as needed, manipulating various pieces of equipment and the endoscope as directed by the physician.
• 5. Required to take emergency call after normal operating hours and weekends rotation per department needs (specific to facility of employment.
• 6. Demonstrates in depth knowledge of infection control principles and standards. Takes a proactive role in QI monitoring and improvement plans.

Other

• 1. Demonstrates effective and professional communication skills. Works as a collaborative team member.
• 2. Assists with the planning of daily assignments and distribution of work to promote department efficiency.
• 3. Assists in the trial and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
• 4. Functions in a manner that is aligned with Wellstars pillar goals for quality care, patient satisfaction, professional standards, scope of the law, cost containment, efficiency and safety and quality.
• 5. Maintains confidentiality.
• 6. Supports evidence based practice and ethical accountability.
• 7. Maintains current BLS certification.
• 8. Maintains SGNA certification Performs other duties as assigned.
• 9. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED

General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• SGNA-GTS - SGNA GI Tech Specialist or SGNA-GTS-P - SGNA GI Tech Specialist - Provisional (90 Days) within 90 Days

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• Required Minimum Experience: No endoscopy experience is required. Successful completion of 2-day system endoscopy education within 30 days of hire.
• Required and Successful completion of on-the-job training with documentation of orientation and all competencies met (specific competencies determined by facility of employment).

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language; Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; BCLS required. Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care; Competency in all aspects of GI procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection; Ability to delegate to other team members as required; Ability to multi-task is essential: Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations essential; Strong detail orientation required; Proficiency in all general GI procedures is required. Computer skills may be required; Emergency call coverage requirements specific to facility of employment.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world‑class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world‑class care. Our system‑wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top‑nort care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high‑quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.