Endoscopy Technician

Gastro Health; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Endoscopy Technician to join our team. We value collaboration, growth, and consistent hours across a Monday–Friday schedule.

The role emphasizes patient safety, equipment maintenance, and team communication within a leading gastroenterology group. We offer a robust benefits package and opportunities for advancement as part of a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of GI experience preferred.
• Associates Degree or medical assisting and/or prior technician experience.
• Commitment to building strong working relationships with the healthcare team.
• Motivated, energetic and eager to learn.
• Experience in healthcare, preferably same-day surgery.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for patients and prevent injuries.
• Investigate and report issues to Nurse Manager and document information.
• Assess patient needs and provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures; maintain records.
• Maintain and disinfect endoscopy equipment; operate monitoring equipment; manage inventory.
• Maintain flexibility and perform other duties as required.
• Work within legal limits of technical practice and report limitations.
• Participate in QI, Materials Management, Safety and Infection Control programs.
• Communicate pertinent information to coworkers.

Skills

GI experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Education

Associates Degree or Medical Assisting

Job description

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Endoscopy Technician to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury.
• Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting appropriate information to Nurse Manager and documents information.
  
• Evaluates and completes assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures and maintains accurate and complete endoscopy records.
• Maintains equipment and supplies to include: cleans and disinfects endoscopy equipment, operates and troubleshoots endoscopy and patient monitoring equipment, anticipates and assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and medications, handles and cleans equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required.
• Functions within legal limits of technical practice.
• Recognizes limitations and reports situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
• Reports errors of commission/omission.
• Participates in QI, Materials Management, Safety and Infection Control programs.
• Communicates pertinent information to co-workers.
• Not responsible for administration of drugs, IV procedures, or other therapeutic and diagnostic measures falling within the realm of nursing practices.
• Accepts direction from supervisor or physicians and adheres to established routines.
• Performs added tasks as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 1+ years of previous GI experience preferred
• Associates Degree or medical assisting and/or prior technician experience.
• Commitment to building strong working relationships with other providers and our healthcare team.
• The Ideal candidate would be motivated, energetic and willing to learn.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a same day surgery environment.
• Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required: BLS, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers obtained within 30 days of hire.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending Accounts
• Life / AD&D
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Identity Theft
• Pet
• 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
• Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more

Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!