Gastroenterology Technician - Hands-on Endoscopy Support

AIMS Locum Tenens; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Gastroenterology Technicians to support GI services at MOMMC. This hands-on procedural role involves working with physicians and nurses during endoscopy and related GI procedures, preparing rooms, processing endoscopes, handling specimens, and supporting patient recovery and clinic scheduling.

The position requires a medical assistant background, BLS certification, and at least one year of recent medical experience; ACLS is recommended.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (national, state, or military‑trained equivalent) with a current certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the past 36 months in a medical setting.
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended.
• No licensure required.
• Knowledge of GI procedures, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, infection control, specimen handling, EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, support, and take down equipment and supplies for routine and emergent GI procedures, including procedures performed in the GI suite, OR, ER, and ICU.
• Assist physicians and RNs during diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms and preoperative bays; screen/check in patients and safely transport them.
• Obtain, monitor, and document physiological measurements in the EMR.
• Perform lab draws and transport specimens according to hospital protocols.
• Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes, including washing, processing, storage, testing disinfectant efficacy, and using the endoscopic reprocessor according to manufacturer IFUs and TJC requirements.
• Properly identify, label, handle, and deliver specimens to pathology.
• Assist with post‑procedure patient recovery and identification of complications.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, expiration dates, clean work areas, and infection‑control standards.
• Schedule appointments/procedures, process referrals, answer phone calls/T-Cons, upload GI reports, and support electronic health records.
• Train new staff and support GI procedure training for General Surgery and OR personnel.

Skills

GI procedures

Aseptic technique

EMR documentation

Patient communication

Infection control

Education

High school graduate

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Gastroenterology Technicians to support GI services at MOMMC. This hands-on procedural role involves working with physicians and nurses during endoscopy and related GI procedures, preparing rooms, processing endoscopes, handling specimens, and supporting patient recovery and clinic scheduling.

The position requires a medical assistant background, BLS certification, and at least one year of recent medical experience; ACLS is recommended.