Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

Student loan repayment $10k

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

EAP

Subsidized parking

Credit union access

Disaster relief

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II to support the GI Lab team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, TX. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with specimens, and maintaining scope equipment to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The ideal candidate will have related gastroenterology experience or certification, strong communication, and attention to detail, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year gastroenterology experience or completion of related certificate.
• Endoscopy-related program or SGNA certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with specimen handling.
• Disinfect and clean scopes and equipment per standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain a safe procedural environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Gastroenterology procedures

Endoscopy support

Specimen handling

Equipment troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year gastroenterology experience

Endoscopy Technician Program / SGNA programs

Job description

Hiring Post: Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II – LBJ Hospital

Compensation: $30.50/hour

Career Area: Allied Health
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Part-Time
Job ID: 181176

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking a Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II to join the GI Lab team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

The Gastroenterology Technician II provides essential support to the nursing and medical staff of the GI Lab. Responsibilities include preparing procedure rooms, supplies, and equipment; assisting with specimen handling; and cleaning and disinfecting scopes and other equipment according to established standards.

In this role, you will also troubleshoot equipment appropriately and help maintain an efficient, safe, and well-prepared procedural environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional and patient-centered care.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in gastroenterology and/or completion of another endoscopy-related certificate program, such as a Surgical Technologist program
  • Endoscopy Technician Program, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Program, or SGNA Advanced Associates Program, as applicable
• Licensure and Certification
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross-approved program
• Communication Skills
  • Above-average verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a setting with frequent public and patient contact
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Gastroenterology and endoscopy procedures
  • Medical terminology
  • Procedure room preparation
  • Specimen handling
  • Scope cleaning and disinfection
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Personal computer proficiency
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively with nursing and medical teams
• Work Schedule
  • Part-time/Supplemental
  • Flexible schedule
  • Weekends and holidays as required
  • Overtime as needed
  • On-call availability

Job Details

Career Area: Allied Health
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $30.50/hour
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States
Job ID: 181176

Join Harris Health and bring your gastroenterology expertise to LBJ Hospital, where you'll support skilled nursing and medical teams while helping deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care to patients throughout Harris County.