PD GI Endoscopy Tech I - DHI Endoscopy Orange - Varied

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant/GI Technician to support the H.H. Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center. You will handle routine endoscopes, administer medications, and assist with procedures while supporting patient flow and documentation.

The role requires medical training, BLS certification, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends or evenings. Exceptional patient service and English communication are essential in a dynamic clinical

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology and procedures.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and varying shifts.
• Ability to work weekends or evenings when required.
• Strong customer service and patient-facing skills.
• Completion of a relevant medical training program (MA/EMT/Surg Tech/GI).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic clinic environment.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Process routine endoscopes and non-disposable equipment for GI procedures.
• Administer oral and injected medications as directed.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures and provide standby technical support.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Record patient data accurately and assist with patient flow in clinic hours.
• Support front office tasks: calls, records, reports, and patient files.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinic environment in line with surveys.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

On-call availability

Weekend/evening flexibility

Customer service skills

Medical training program completed

BLS certification

Adaptability to change

English communication

Cultural competency

Education

Medical training program completion (MA/EMT/Surg Tech/GI)

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbents perform basic medical, technical and administrative support services for the H.H. Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center. Incumbents process routine endoscopes, non-disposable endoscopic equipment, and may provide standby technical assistance for routine endoscopic procedures. Specific duties include administering oral and injected medications. performing and/or assisting with various office procedures. assisting with or performing specimen collection. phlebotomy, collecting and recording patient data. providing patient information as directed. and assisting with patient flow during clinic hours. May assist the front office operations by answering incoming phone calls, maintaining records, preparing reports and updating patient files. Actively works to keep the clinic clean and organized as to meet all aspects of a JCAHO or Dept of Health survey. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• Understanding of medical terminology


• Must be able to participate in on call rotation and work occasional weekends & evenings


• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays


• Excellent customer service skills


• Demonstrated completion of a relevant medical training program (i.e., MA, EMT, Surg Tech, GI, etc.)


• Current BLS certification


• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment


• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or GI Technician in an ambulatory care setting


• Phlebotomy certification


• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese


• Ability to be able to work overtime and potential weekend on call

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan


• Employment Misconduct*


• Legal Right to Work in the United States


• Vaccination Policies


• Smoking and Tobacco Policy


• Drug Free Environment


• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act


• E-Verify


• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization