GI TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic is seeking an Endoscopy Support Technician to assist Endoscopy Unit staff by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining endoscopic instruments and equipment. You will assist physicians and patients intra-procedurally per center policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing the procedure room, maintaining supplies, and ensuring equipment is clean and functioning. You will support patient transport and provide reassurance during procedures as part of a coordinated team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; CPR certification required or to be obtained within 6 months.
• Formal training as medical assistant, OR/GI Tech or nursing assistant preferred.
• OJT in gastroenterology with minimum two years of experience; GI assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency on use and troubleshooting of all endoscopic equipment.
• Completes annual competency on reprocessing of endoscopy and accessories.
• Prepares and maintains the endoscopy procedure room; cleans and stocks supplies.
• Ensures adherence to unit protocols and manufacturer guidelines for equipment use and maintenance.
• Checks equipment for proper function and cleaning prior to use.
• Assists with patient transport and positioning.
• Participates as a team member to complete room turnover.
• Provides verbal reassurance for patients during procedures.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly; acts as a team player in stressful situations.
• Uses cost containment principles for supplies.

Skills

Endoscopy equipment troubleshooting

Patient handling

Teamwork under pressure

Reassuring patients during procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification or within 6 months

Formal training in medical assisting or GI tech (preferred)

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective:

Under the supervision and direction of the GI Manager and the professional nurse, provides assistance to the Endoscopy Unit staff by cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining endoscopic instruments and equipment. Provides assistance to the physicians and patients intra-procedurally in accordance with the established policies and procedures for the surgery center.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency on the use and troubleshooting of all endoscopic equipment.
• Completes Annual Competency on the Reprocessing of Endoscopy and Accessories.
• Ensures physical preparation of the endoscopic procedure room, i.e.: cleaning, stocking and replacing supplies.
• Complies with Surgery Center protocol and manufacturers guidelines for use, processing and maintenance of supplies and endoscopic equipment.
• Checks equipment for working order and effective cleaning prior to use.
• Assists with transport and positioning of patients.
• Participates as procedure room team member to complete room turnover.
• Provides verbal reassurance for patients as necessary during procedures.
• Maintains neat and orderly work area.
• Functions as a team member during stress and in crisis situations.
• Utilizes cost containment principles for use of supplies

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

High School graduate or GED. Current CPR certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Formal training as medical assistant, OR/GI Tech or nursing assistant. OJT in gastroenterology with a minimum of two year’s experience. Preferably certified as a gastrointestinal assistant. Previous experience in related medical or surgical facility, one year.