Per Diem GI Endoscopy Technician 2 - Pacific Endoscopy Center - Varied

UCI Health; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an experienced GI/Endoscopy Technician to support basic medical, technical and administrative tasks in the endoscopy suite. You will process endoscopes and related equipment, assist with procedures, and support front office operations by handling records and patient files.

Strong customer service and English communication skills are essential. Minimum 3 years in a hospital GI/endoscopy setting with Medical Assistant credentials and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate endoscope towers and imaging systems and document procedures.
• Assist with front office operations: calls, records, reports, patient files.
• Provide standby technical assistance for routine endoscopic procedures.
• Assist nurses in setting up and cleaning procedure rooms; ensure equipment readiness.
• Perform diagnostic tests and prepare patients for visits; record vital signs; follow universal precautions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

BLS certification

Communication in English

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate

GI/Endoscopy Technician experience (3+ years)

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 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.

Essential Functions

What It Takes to be Successful

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Maintains and assists with the operation of endoscope towers and image recording systems to ensure proper documentation of procedures , assists in troubleshooting routine GI endoscopy equipment quickly and efficiently, maintains properly functioning equipment and communicates problems/issues to supervisor, operates equipment for processing and high level disinfection equipment including performing daily quality control and maintains accurate documentation, performs processing and high level disinfection of routine upper and lower endoscopes and high level disinfection of non-disposable equipment 20%


• Intervenes appropriately and/or provides appropriate assistance in emergency situations, transports and positions patients as needed 10%


• Effectively collects or assists with specimen collection, following infection control procedures, prepares patient medical records for clinic visits, documents patient observations/care appropriately in the computer, on the flow sheets, or wherever appropriate, utilizes the computer to transcribe orders or request printouts, enters information in patient charts and updates charts as necessary 25%


• Assists nurses in setting up and cleaning of procedure rooms, coordinates the proper equipment set up to ensure smooth functioning of procedure room. 20%


• Accurately performs requested diagnostic tests in the clinical area, follows department guidelines in preparing patients for clinic visits, takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, weight, respiratory rate and blood pressure, documenting appropriately, follows all clinic policies and procedures related to universal precautions and infection control, provides accurate discharge orders to patients in accordance with all policies and regulations , makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively. 25%

Total Effort: 100%

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology


• 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 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

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Walking - 40% of time


• Standing - 40% of time


• Sitting - 20% of time

Agility

• Twisting - Frequently


• Turning - Frequently


• Kneeling - Occasionally


• Crouching - Occasionally


• Crawling - Never


• Climbing - Never


• Bending - Occasionally


• Balancing - Never

Strength

• Pushing - 50 pounds


• Pulling - 50 pounds


• Lifting - 25 pounds


• Carrying - 25 pounds

Dexterity

• Reaching - Frequently


• Handling - Frequently


• Fingering - Frequently

Safety Equipment

N/A

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