Sr. Endoscopy Technician Full time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a GI Lab Technician to assist gastroenterologists with procedures and manage endoscopy room preparation and sterilization. The role emphasizes patient care for adults and geriatric patients under nurses’ guidance, with minimal supervision and opportunities to mentor staff.

Responsibilities include proper endoscope handling, adherence to universal precautions, and supporting the GI team to ensure safety and quality in procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Two years' GI/operating room experience preferred.
• HLFS (Hospital Fire and Life Safety) certification required per AH policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with GI procedures, endoscopy room setup and cleaning, specimen collection, and supervision of sterilization processes.
• Performs disinfection, cleaning, testing, and storage of endoscopes and clinical equipment; follows Universal Protocol and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Transports patients between departments and provides direct endoscopy patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
• Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs; procures equipment, supplies, and linen for endoscopy cases.
• Collects data for performance improvement and participates in related activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Works in the gastroenterology (GI) lab, under the direction of registered nurses. Assists gastroenterologists with various GI procedures and related work, as required. Responsible for the care of adult and geriatric patients. Works under minimal supervision. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:
  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
  • Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
  • Two years' gastroenterology/operating room experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
  • Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates and practices competencies related to endoscopic procedures, which include proper disinfection, care and handling of endoscopes. Assists physicians with procedures, endoscopy room set‑up and cleaning, specimen collection and supervision of sterilization processes. Maintains quality control of each sterilization and terminal cleaning process, which includes biological monitoring.
• Understands and practices principles of universal precautions and hazardous materials management to process equipment and supplies through stages of decontamination. Cleans, tests, processes and stores endoscopes and other clinical equipment, according to established policies and procedures. Complies with Universal Protocol and National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates competence and understanding when scope washing, disinfecting, storing, quality testing and documenting.
• Transports patients between departments. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to endoscopy patients, while collaborating with registered nurses. Displays a positive attitude within the nursing department and across the division to contribute to the organization’s customer service program.
• Inventories supplies and communicates inventory needs to inventory clerks. Obtains equipment, supplies and linen for endoscopy cases, as needed.
• Collects data for performance improvement.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Job Info

• Job Identification : 68174
• Job Category : Technician
• Posting Date : 2026-07-01T19:37:16+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Locations : Los Angeles, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full‑time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $28.29 to $36.91. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : GI Lab
• Shift Length : 8 Hours