Gastroenterology Technician

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Gastroenterology Technician to join the Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role involves supporting physicians and nursing staff during GI procedures, preparing rooms and equipment, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The GI Tech will handle room setup, equipment cleaning, specimen handling, and strict infection control. Candidates should have healthcare experience and CPR certification eligibility within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• CPR certification or certification eligible within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain endoscopy procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff during gastroenterology procedures (sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy, colonoscopy).
• Clean, disinfect, and reprocess endoscopes and related equipment per guidelines.
• Monitor inventory and maintain adequate supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Transport and assist patients throughout the procedural process.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Beloit Health System is hiring a Gastroenterology Technician to join our Gastroenterology Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift:1st shift
• Schedule: 7a-4:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: BMH Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterology Technician assists physicians and nursing staff during diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures. This role is responsible for preparing procedure rooms, ensuring appropriate equipment maintenance, assisting during procedures, transporting patients between the room and lab, and ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for patients.

The GI Tech will:

• Prepare and maintain endoscopy procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff during gastroenterology procedures, including sigmoidoscopy, esophageal dilatation, endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Clean, disinfect, and reprocess endoscopes and related equipment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain adequate supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Transport, position, and assist patients throughout the procedural process.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Deliver exceptional patient service while providing compassionate care.
• Report any suspected defects or malfunctions to RN.
• Ensure that labeled specimens are transported to the lab.
• Strictly adhere to infection control policies including body substance isolation, blood borne pathogen precautions and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain adequate levels and orderly storage of supplies.
• Accurately completes patient charges, unit and patient records. Demonstrates active participation in unit QA programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate with two-three years of experience in the health care field.
• Able to perform simple math addition and subtraction as well as read and understand written material.
• Must be CPR certified or certification eligible within three months of hire.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Previous experience as a Gastroenterology Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role preferred.