G.I. Technician, GI Services, Full time, 9am-5:30pm

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a G.I. Technician for the GI Services department in Whittier, CA. This role entails preparing supplies and equipment for GI procedures and assisting the physician during procedures, contributing to the overall efficiency of GI Services.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to aseptic technique, and knowledge of GI terminology to support patient care and procedure readiness across the PIH Health network.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills required for fast-paced environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication essential.
• Ability to apply anatomical and GI knowledge to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies and equipment for GI procedures.
• Assist the physician during GI procedures.
• Contribute to efficiency of the GI Services department as a team member.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Adult patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

OR Technician program cert or GI experience

Job description

G.I. Technician, GI Services, Full time, 9am-5:30pm

The G.I. Technician is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for G.I. procedures, and assisting the physician during the G.I. procedures. This position works as a team member to contribute to the overall efficiency of the G.I. Services department.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to apply knowledge to adult patients

Required Experience

R equired:

• Current BCLS card
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of G.I. practices and medical terminology
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and precautions
• Knowledge of G.I. scopes, instruments, supplies, equipment and their use

Preferred:

• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of Operating Room Technician program with certification or at least 2 years of G.I. experience