GI Tech - Moses Lake

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 33,255 - 53,368; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Pool Differential

Sick Leave

Shift Differential

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Confluence Health is seeking an ASC GI Technician to assist in the Endoscopy lab, maintaining quality patient care and daily equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities include supporting MD/RN in procedures, prepping suites, charting vitals, and ensuring safe handling of equipment and supplies. This pool position offers benefits and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• GI tech certification within one year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required; CMA/NAC preferred.
• Ambulatory care setting or endoscopy lab experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care by following department policies.
• Prepare each suite prior to cases per daily schedule and procedure needs.
• Assist MD/RN in procedure rooms (biopsies, polypectomy, dilation, vitals, specimen labeling).
• Maintain equipment and reprocess scopes per manufacturer and CH policies.
• Manage inventory and participate in QA, staff training, and meetings.

Skills

SGNA GI tech certification

Basic Life Support CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA or NAC

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow‑capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Salary Range: $24.14 - $38.74

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Pool Differential
• Sick Leave
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program

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Summary

This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours.

Ensures quality patient care by assisting in the performance of all procedures in the GI department. Responsible for the daily maintenance of the GI equipment.

Position Reports To

ASC Nurse Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality patient care by following department policies and guidelines.
• Prepares each suite prior to each case by following the daily schedule and procedure requirements.
• Ensures safe patient care by placing blood pressure cuff, sensor for pulse oximeter, nasal cannula, surgical cautery pad and cardiac electrodes appropriately.
• Assists the MD/RN in the procedure rooms, including but not limited to: biopsies, polypectomy, dilation, charting vitals/patient status and the collection and labeling of specimens.
• Assesses equipment and maintains manufacturer’s recommendations and CH policies through proper processes related to cleaning, disinfecting and reprocessing scopes and other instruments. Meets with manufacturer’s representatives for new equipment and/or supplies or service requests.
• Maintains and updates inventory according to established departmental levels by ordering and purchasing items as required.
• Participates in overall GI ASC functions including, but not limited to, scheduling of procedures, training of new staff, maintaining appropriate statistics, assisting with Quality Assurance projects, education to improve self and others, and attending staff meetings and annual in‑service education as required.
• Compliance with universal precautions and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Understands the safety precautions associated with the use of OPA and other chemicals in the healthcare environment.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• SGNA GI tech certification within one year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Desired Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Previous experience in ambulatory care setting or endoscopy lab.
• CMA or NAC.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking – Frequent
• Sitting/Standing – Frequent
• Reaching: Shoulder Height – Frequent
• Reaching: Above shoulder height – Frequent
• Reaching: Below shoulder height – Frequent
• Climbing – Occasional
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – Frequent
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – Frequent
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds – Occasional
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less – Frequent
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – Frequent
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds – Occasional
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less – Frequent
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – Frequent
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds – Occasional
• Crawling/Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – Occasional
• Twisting/Turning – Occasional
• Repetitive Movement – Occasional

Working Conditions

• Most of the work of this position is done in the Endoscopy lab area, where space is limited and confined. Working conditions may be stressful at times. Requires a combination of working alone and also working closely with others. Overtime may occasionally be required. General supervision is provided by the ASC nursing supervisor and the area manager with additional instructions, guidance, and direction provided by the physicians and nurses in the GI Department.

Job Classification

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights – No
• Heat – No
• Cold – No
• Mechanical Hazards – No
• Hazardous Substances – No
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes
• Lighting – No
• Noise – No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
• Infectious Diseases – Yes