Interventional GI Endoscopy Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston seeks a Medical Assistant to support attending physicians during GI and interventional procedures. You will prepare procedural suites, handle equipment, and assist during cases, working closely with nurses and clinicians to ensure patient safety and smooth workflow.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree preferred in biological/medical field, and experience with medical terminology and office software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred in biological/medical field.
• Certificate 1 preferred: Medical Assistant Certificate
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Technical and analytical abilities to operate technical and electronic equipment with high accuracy.
• Able to anticipate the equipment needs of the operator during an interventional procedure to meet time and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work with critically ill patients under stress.
• Experience with computer systems including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedural suites for general and advanced GI and/or other interventional procedures; ensures equipment readiness for cases.
• Processes pathology specimens according to established protocols.
• Performs preventive maintenance and decontamination of endoscopes and other diagnostic equipment.
• Ensures all needed equipment and supplies are available for all procedures in a timely manner.
• Provides direct care to patients in admitting and in recovery as directed by the resource nurse.
• All duties falling under Medical Assistant per certificate.

Skills

Medical terminology

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree in Biological/medical field

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Medical devices

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston seeks a Medical Assistant to support attending physicians during GI and interventional procedures. You will prepare procedural suites, handle equipment, and assist during cases, working closely with nurses and clinicians to ensure patient safety and smooth workflow.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree preferred in biological/medical field, and experience with medical terminology and office software.