Endoscopy Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support gastroenterologists. You will prep the endoscopy suite, set up scopes and equipment, assist during procedures, and reprocess endoscopes to maintain sterile conditions.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and strict infection control in a fast-paced environment. Training includes AHA RQI competency post-hire; on-site duties and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BLS CPR required.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• GI Lab Technician training or on-the-job training acceptable.
• Two years of experience as GI Lab Technician or Certified Surgical Technician preferred.
• Military medical tech training considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and physician in patient assessment, preparation and monitoring during endoscopy.
• Provide direct support during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with the nursing team.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and room turnover; ensure decontamination.
• Uphold patient safety by following NPHS goals, hand hygiene and universal protocols.
• Verify equipment function and properly collect and handle clinical specimens.

Skills

BLS CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GI Lab Technician training or equivalent

2+ years GI Lab Technician/Surgical Technician experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Endoscopy Technician, you will be a crucial support member for our gastroenterologists, ensuring the safe and efficient performance of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures that are vital for patient care.

Every day you will prepare the endoscopy suite, set up and maintain specialized scopes and equipment, assist the physician during procedures, and meticulously clean and reprocess endoscopes. You will be expected to ensure proper equipment function, maintain a sterile field, anticipate physician needs, and provide patient support to facilitate a comfortable and successful examination.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong technical skills, an exceptional eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding the most rigorous standards of infection control within a fast-paced procedural environment.

• Assist the RN and physician in the continuous assessment, preparation, and monitoring of endoscopy patients, including the application of vital signs equipment and proper positioning
• Provide direct support during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while collaborating with the nursing team to develop and implement individualized, age-appropriate plans of care
• Ensure departmental readiness by managing inventory, maintaining supplies, and coordinating efficient room turnover and equipment decontamination
• Uphold strict patient safety standards by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals, performing hand hygiene, and following universal protocols
• Maintain operational integrity by verifying equipment functionality before use and ensuring the accurate collection and handling of clinical specimens

Job Requirements

Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, or
• High School GED General Studies
• Completion of a GI Lab Technician training Course or Equivalent on the job training
• Two (2) years experience as a GILab Technician/or Certified SurgicalTechnician
• Military medical technician training considered
• Patient transport skills

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $33.52 /hour