Endoscopy Technician, GI Lab - Full-Time

Mercy Health System; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is seeking an Endoscopy Technician (GI Tech) to support physicians during GI procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and ensuring endoscopy instruments function properly.

This full-time role offers a 36-hour week schedule (days, 7:00 am–4:30 pm). Applicants should have a high school diploma, valid CNA registry or LPN license preferred, and CPR certification within 90 days; ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP per unit requirements.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Active CNA registry or LPN license preferred.
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP per unit).

Responsibilities

• Serves as resource person for Endoscopy equipment used.
• Evaluates new equipment, orders and restocks supplies.
• Independently assists physician procedures in general GI and interventional GI cases.
• Communicates with appropriate departments concerning equipment problems.
• Participates in Quality Management program, standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

Endoscopy support

Equipment troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA registry

LPN license

ACLS/PALS/PEARS/NRP

Job description

Endoscopy Technician, GI Lab - Full-Time - Mercyhealth Logo### Endoscopy Technician, GI Lab - Full-TimeApply: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-03766**OVERVIEW:**As an Endoscopy Technician (GI Tech), you will support physicians and the clinical team during general and interventional gastrointestinal procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and ensuring specialized endoscopy instruments are functioning properly. You will help maintain inventory, coordinate equipment and supply needs, troubleshoot equipment issues, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that promote safe, efficient patient care. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced procedural environment. Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per weekShift: Days with primary hours of 7am-4:30pm **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Serves as resource person for Endoscopy equipment used.* Evaluates new equipment, orders and restocks supplies.* Does periodic check of schedule for specific supplies, requests by physicians/Lead RN.* Works with Materials to stay within contact to control costs.* Independently assists physician procedures in general GI and interventional GI cases.* Communicates with appropriate departments concerning equipment problems.* Participates in Quality Management program, standards, policies and procedures.**Education and Experience** High School Education or equivalent preferred**Certification and Licensure** Active on CNA registry or Active LPN license in state of practice preferred.Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)**Skills and Abilities**May include color blind test (per department guidelines)**Special Physical Demands** The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.**Level of Supervision** N/A**Supervises** N/A **PAY RANGE:**$19.40 - $32.96Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.