GI Surgical Technician

HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES LLC is seeking a GI/Endoscopy Tech to join the Advanced GI procedural team under supervision of the RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager. You will assist physicians and nursing staff during ERCP, EUS, EBUS, EGD, bronchoscopy, and colonoscopy, ensuring patient comfort and procedural safety.

The role involves room preparation, equipment handling, high-level disinfection support, patient positioning, and post-procedure turnover.

Qualifications

• Solid computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience with organizational systems such as Affinity, SMS and PACS preferred.
• 3 years of GI Endoscopic Tech experience required; experience supporting advanced GI procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff during advanced GI procedures (ERCP, EUS, EBUS, EGD, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy).
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, scopes, and devices per physician preferences and infection prevention standards.
• Perform high-level disinfection processing support and routine maintenance of endoscopic equipment; ensure availability of specialty equipment.
• Maintain patient safety, support pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and recovery flow; assist with patient positioning and specimen handling.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational systems

Education

Surgical Scrub Technician program

Military medical core training

Tools

Affinity

SMS

PACS

Job description

The GI/Endoscopy Tech participates as a member of the Advanced GI procedural team under the direct supervision of the RN, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Manager. Functions in the role of GI/Endoscopy Technician, assisting physicians and nursing staff during advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, EUS, EBUS, EGD, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and other specialized GI/Pulmonology interventions. Responsible for providing direct and indirect patient support throughout the procedural experience.

Prepares procedure rooms, equipment, instruments, scopes, and specialty devices in accordance with physician preference cards, manufacturer guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies. Assists with patient positioning, specimen handling, room turnover, and maintenance of a safe procedural environment. Performs cleaning, high-level disinfection processing support, equipment troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of endoscopic equipment and accessories. Maintains procedural supplies and ensures availability of specialty equipment required for complex cases.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient safety needs, supports the clinical team during emergent situations, and contributes to efficient patient flow across pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and recovery phases. May be required to participate in on-call coverage and performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program or equivalent military medical core training (not required for GI Lab)
• Solid computer technical skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and additional Organizational systems (Affinity, SMS, and PACS)
• 3 years of current GI Endoscopic Tech experience required
• Experience supporting advanced GI procedures required
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred