GI Technician: Endoscopy Prep & Patient Care

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an GI Technician to support endoscopy services at our Camden, NJ-based hospital. Duties include room setup, instrument sterilization, and assisting with endoscopic procedures under physician and nurse supervision.

The role requires GI tech or related patient-care experience, the ability to learn IDX and EPIC systems, and strong customer service skills. NJ-BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• GI tech experience and/or patient care experience (medical assistant, patient care technician, etc.)
• Must have the ability to learn IDX and EPIC applications
• Strong customer service skills preferred, some desk duties required

Responsibilities

• GI Technicians prepare rooms and equipment before endoscopic procedures and clean up and sterilize after procedures
• Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies for endoscopic procedure
• Ensure equipment functions properly
• Prepare waiting and recovery rooms or procedure suites
• Maintain endoscopic equipment, including cleaning, disinfecting and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines
• Transport patients according to medical personnel instructions
• Help physicians and nurses perform endoscopic procedures
• Attend training as necessary to enhance or refresh skills
• Collect specimens from patients
• Collaborate effectively with other care providers regarding procedures and patients' conditions
• Stay current on endoscopy developments by reading literature, speaking with colleagues or participating in professional organizations

Skills

GI tech experience

Patient care experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

IDX

EPIC

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an GI Technician to support endoscopy services at our Camden, NJ-based hospital. Duties include room setup, instrument sterilization, and assisting with endoscopic procedures under physician and nurse supervision.

The role requires GI tech or related patient-care experience, the ability to learn IDX and EPIC systems, and strong customer service skills. NJ-BLS certification is required.