GI Endoscopy Technician - Advanced MIT

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salt Lake City seeks an Advanced Medical Instrument Technician (GI Technician) to assist with endoscopic procedures and equipment handling within the Gastroenterology Procedure Team.

You will support physicians, nurses, and staff during diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and equipment readiness. Primary duties include preparing and reprocessing endoscopy equipment, assisting with ERCP and EUS, and training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of endoscopic equipment and use in basic and complex procedures.
• Knowledge of GI anatomy and physiology; recognize abnormalities during procedures.
• Ability to assist physician with specialized, complex procedures.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and disinfection; follow SOPs to clean RME.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care.
• Ability to use basic computer systems to record patient data with privacy in mind.
• Ability to deliver patient care including vital signs and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with endoscopic procedures and prepare equipment.
• Set up and reprocess GI endoscopic equipment and RME.
• Support physician and nursing staff during examinations; monitor patient vitals.
• Train other technicians in basic endoscopic procedures.
• Inventory and maintain GI unit equipment and supplies.

Skills

Endoscopy equipment

GI anatomy

Assist physician

Disinfection & safety

Team collaboration

IT/data entry

Patient care

Tools

GI endoscope equipment

RME reprocessing equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salt Lake City seeks an Advanced Medical Instrument Technician (GI Technician) to assist with endoscopic procedures and equipment handling within the Gastroenterology Procedure Team.

You will support physicians, nurses, and staff during diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and equipment readiness. Primary duties include preparing and reprocessing endoscopy equipment, assisting with ERCP and EUS, and training