PD GI Endoscopy Tech II - Periop Float Pool - Variable

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a Medical Assistant/GI Endoscopy Technician to support endoscopy procedures and front office tasks. The role requires handling routine endoscopes, equipment, and standby technical assistance while floating across UCI Health locations as needed.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant credential (or 3+ years in GI/Endoscopy), English proficiency, and current GI and BLS certifications, with strong customer service and adaptability in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Must float to all UCI Health locations as needed.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate or ≥3 years GI/Endoscopy Technician hospital experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Current GI Certification (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates).
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Strong English reading/writing/communication.
• Ability to communicate with diverse patient backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Process routine endoscopes and non-disposable endoscopic equipment.
• Provide standby technical assistance for routine endoscopic procedures.
• Assist front office operations (phone calls, records, reports, patient files).
• Float between UCI Health locations as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Customer service

Ability to adapt to changing env

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

GI/Endoscopy Technician experience (≥3 yrs)

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.

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 assigned area. Incumbents process routine endoscopes, non-disposable endoscopic equipment, and may provide standby technical assistance for routine endoscopic procedures. May assist the front office operations by answering incoming phone calls, maintaining records, preparing reports and updating patient files. Required to float between all UCI Health locations as needed.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Required to float to all locations of UCI Health as needed
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office or minimum 3 years experience working as a GI/Endoscopy Technician in a hospital setting
• Excellent customer service skills
• Current GI Certification through the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
• 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:

• Phlebotomy certification
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• 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