GI Lab Tech - Casual

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a GI Technician for the GI Diagnostic Lab in Minneapolis. The casual role supports GI procedures, assists physicians, nurses, and staff, and ensures proper setup, sterilization, and documentation for procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, and ERCP.

Minimum 3 years in patient care, BLS certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment are required. Preference given to those with GI/endoscopy training or certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a patient care setting.
• Previous experience in a high acuity inpatient area or procedural area.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Safely escorts or transports patients to and from procedures in GI lab and OR.
• Ensures safe handling while transferring patients from cart to operating room table.
• Maintains clean and operable equipment and supplies.
• Observes patients' condition and communicates changes to RN/physician.
• Takes and records vital signs and prepares cases for procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Learning mindset

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ACLS/Endoscopy certification (preferred)

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: GI Diagnostic Lab

FTE: Casual

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Shift(s): Days

Shift Length: 8 hours

Purpose of this position: Performs technical skills and aids GI physicians, Registered Nurses, anesthesia personnel and other professionals in the GI lab, Operating Room, and other areas of the hospital as assigned. The GI Technician will perform skills and use critical thinking to assist the GI physician with assisting in procedural interventions. They will set up and take down supplies/equipment in the GI lab, Operating room, and other areas of the hospital. The technician will assist with procedures such as; EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and PEG placement. The technician will pre-clean endoscopes and use proper handling of endoscopy scopes. The technician will chart in EHR/ Provation, scheduling cases, coordinating, and communicating information related to GI procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely escorts or transports patients on foot, cart, or wheelchair to and from procedures in the outpatient GI lab and inpatient setting operating room
• Ensures safe handling while transferring patients from cart to the operating room table
• Ensures equipment and supplies are clean and operable
• Observes patients’ physical condition and communicates any changes or pertinent information related to the patients’ health to the RN or physician, before, during or after the procedure
• Verify patient identification, collect information regarding prep and ride prior to procedure
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs, blood sugar, and discontinues IVs per nursing protocol or physician’s order
• Conducts POC testing every morning
• Performs accurate documentation in EHR and provation. Ability to add staff and procedures into epic and provation
• Ability to set-up, pre- clean, and handle scopes per policy
• Keeps the procedure room/travel cart organized, neat and orderly, stocked, and notifies the correct individual when supplies are low
• Collaborates with physicians, anesthesia staff, and nurses to place patient in optimal position depending on procedure, sedation, and current health status of patient
• Can demonstrate the ability to safely work with patients who have an advanced airway
• Ability to assist physicians and medical staffing during procedures that require fluoroscopy
• Monitor and ensure radiation safety measures are strictly adhered to for patients and all staff in procedure/OR room
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of GI procedures and instrumentation
• Demonstrates selecting appropriate tools needed for general GI procedures and high acuity procedures and can operate tools that are needed for interventions under the direct supervision of the GI physician
• Keeps up to date on new procedures and equipment and communicates changes to other staff
• Ensures patient safety by utilizing equipment properly and follows direction of gastroenterology physician
• Collects specimens under the direct supervision of the GI physician and follows the HHC process for specimen collection
• Demonstrates and understands clean and sterile techniques and at which times they should be used
• Demonstrates ability to set up travel/procedural cart outside of the GI lab independently and follows direction from nurse or physician during procedure process
• Operates specific GI lab equipment in the way they have been trained to use it
• Identify and reports instruments are equipment that need maintenance
• Performs troubleshooting process for scopes and all equipment in the GI lab
• Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization and transports to decontamination room
• Knowledgeable and performs safe infection control practices, including good hand hygiene, standard precautions, cleaning of equipment, and wears proper PPE
• Collaborates with team, seeks timely advice. Gives and accepts feedback to ensure safe patient care
• Performs effective communication and follows directions in high acuity environments
• Understand patient flow and prioritize care of patient using GI lab status board
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in role dependent on the flow of the lab
• Assists RNs with duties as delegated
• Collaborates with healthcare teams effectively to ensure efficient workflow during procedures
• Pursues professional growth and development
• Cleans procedural, and pre post op rooms and equipment appropriately
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required to ensure patient safety
• Administer BLS support techniques using the patient care protocol and accepted standards of patient care

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a patient care setting
• Previous experience in a high acuity inpatient area or procedural area
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a GI clinic
• Endoscopy certified preferred offered by the SGNA
• Previous GI experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited: Surgical Tech, Endoscopy tech, or Instrument tech program
• ACLS

Knowledge/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
• Ability to receive and accept feedback to ensure patient care
• Adaptable to constant change in flow
• Prioritization of patient care and detail orientated
• Collaborates as a team with all health care professionals
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• A willingness to learn new procedures and processes
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the GI physician in providing high quality patient care

You’ve made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: No

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $23.72

Max: $32.49

Job Posting: Aug-11-2026