GI Endoscopy Technician: Care, Setup & Procedures

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a GI Endoscopy Technician I at Olathe Medical Pavilion to support physicians during GI procedures and maintain sterile technique. You will assist with patient prep, equipment setup, and room turnover under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include performing vital signs, disinfecting scopes, stocking supplies, and ensuring clean, ready procedure rooms. High School diploma required; experience in a healthcare tech role and BLS certification are

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years Healthcare experience in a tech role (preferred).
• 1+ years Medical Assistant, CNA, EMT or LPN (preferred).
• Current or active nursing student (preferred).
• Experience with High Level Disinfectants (preferred).
• Medical Terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and prepares by obtaining supplies and specialty equipment, and sets up under clean technique prior to start of assigned procedures.
• Assists physician during procedures and in cleaning procedure room after procedure.
• Maintains scope cleaning equipment and accessories.
• Maintains stock of supplies in procedure room during, between, and after procedures, and facilitates efficient turn-over of rooms to maintain room schedule.
• May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; will complete competencies for all diagnostic procedures.
• Performs manual cleaning and high level disinfection of scopes.
• Performs vital signs such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, applies leads, and monitors EKG and cardiac monitoring.
• Prepares patients for procedures according to hospital and unit protocols.
• Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

1+ year healthcare experience in a tech role

Medical Assistant, CNA, EMT or LPN

Current or active nursing student

Experience with High Level Disinfectants

Medical Terminology

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a GI Endoscopy Technician I at Olathe Medical Pavilion to support physicians during GI procedures and maintain sterile technique. You will assist with patient prep, equipment setup, and room turnover under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include performing vital signs, disinfecting scopes, stocking supplies, and ensuring clean, ready procedure rooms. High School diploma required; experience in a healthcare tech role and BLS certification are