GI Endoscopy Tech: Interventional Lab Specialist

BILH Performance Network; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support attending physicians and the health care team during GI and interventional procedures. You will prepare for procedures and provide technical support to physicians and nurses.

You will manage equipment, maintain supplies, monitor patients, and ensure safety and quality standards. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred in Biological/medical field.
• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Technical and analytical abilities to operate equipment and perform tests with accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate equipment needs during procedures to meet time/quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedural suites for general and advanced GI and interventional procedures.
• Contributes to cleanliness and order of the unit; returns kits and supplies to proper areas.
• Facilitates efficient turnover by prioritizing equipment/instrumentation for upcoming cases.
• Processes pathology specimens per established protocols.
• Performs preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available for all procedures in a timely manner.
• Provides direct patient care in admitting and recovery as directed by the resource nurse.
• Maintains effective communication with patients and the GI Unit team.
• All duties fall under Medical Assistant responsibilities per certificate.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate's degree in Biological/medical field

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support attending physicians and the health care team during GI and interventional procedures. You will prepare for procedures and provide technical support to physicians and nurses.

You will manage equipment, maintain supplies, monitor patients, and ensure safety and quality standards. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.