Endoscopy Technician, GI Lab - Full-Time

Mercy Health System; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Endoscopy Technician (GI Tech) to support physicians and the clinical team during general and interventional GI procedures. You will prepare equipment, assist with procedures, and ensure endoscopy instruments function properly to promote safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires strong technical skills, detail orientation, and collaboration in a fast-paced procedural environment. Schedule is full-time, 36 hours per week, with days from 7am to 4:30pm.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Active CNA registry or Active LPN license

CPR certification within 90 days

ACLs/PALS/PEARS/NRP as unit requirements

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

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 week. Shift: 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 - $32.96

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous
• accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities
• Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

About Mercyhealth

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high‑quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Recognition and Awards

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women