Technician at Gastroenterology

AIMS Locum Tenens; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Gastroenterology Technicians to support GI services in a fast-paced military clinic. You will assist during GI procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP and related tasks, preparing rooms, processing endoscopes and aiding with recovery.

The role requires high school completion, accredited Medical Assistant training with current certificate, BLS, and at least one year of recent medical setting experience. On-call duties and shift coverage are required.

Qualifications

• GI procedures, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, infection control.
• Specimen handling and endoscope processing, instrument handling.
• EMR documentation and patient communication; ability to stay calm during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, support, and take down equipment for routine and emergent GI procedures.
• Assist physicians and RNs during diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms and patients; screen in and transport.
• Obtain, monitor and document physiological measurements in the EMR.
• Perform lab draws and transport specimens per protocol.
• Disinfect endoscopes (HLD) and handle specimens for pathology.
• Assist with post-procedure recovery and identify complications.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory and infection-control standards.
• Schedule appointments, referrals and upload GI reports.

Skills

GI procedures

Anatomy & physiology

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Specimen handling

EMR documentation

Calm under pressure

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma; Medical Assistant program certificate

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Gastroenterology Technicians to support the GI service at MOMMC. This is a hands-on procedural support position working with physicians and nurses during gastrointestinal procedures such as upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, ERCP, esophageal pH testing, pill camera endoscopy, paracentesis, manometry, liver biopsy, and PEG placement. The technician prepares rooms and equipment, assists during procedures and emergencies, processes endoscopes, handles specimens, supports patient recovery, performs patient intake, and assists with clinic scheduling and documentation.

Specific Duties

• Set up, support, and take down equipment and supplies for routine and emergent GI procedures, including procedures performed in the GI suite, OR, ER, and ICU.
• Assist physicians and RNs during diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency procedures.
• Prepare procedure rooms and preoperative bays; screen/check in patients and safely transport them.
• Obtain, monitor, and document physiological measurements in the EMR.
• Perform lab draws and transport specimens according to hospital protocols.
• Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes, including washing, processing, storage, testing disinfectant efficacy, and using the endoscopic reprocessor according to manufacturer IFUs and TJC requirements.
• Properly identify, label, handle, and deliver specimens to pathology.
• Assist with post-procedure patient recovery and identification of complications.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, expiration dates, clean work areas, and infection-control standards.
• Schedule appointments/procedures, process referrals, answer phone calls/T-Cons, upload GI reports, and support electronic health records.
• Train new staff and support GI procedure training for General Surgery and OR personnel.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate and graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (national, state, or military-trained equivalent) with a current certificate. The PWS does not permit education equivalency substitutions.

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience within the past 36 months in a medical setting. Prior GI experience is desired.

Certification

Required BLS under the PWS; ACLS is recommended. Certifications must meet American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines; computer-based training does not satisfy the requirement.

Licensure

None required.

Knowledge/Skills

GI procedures, anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, infection control, specimen handling, medical equipment preparation/storage, endoscope processing, instrument handling, patient communication, EMR documentation, and ability to remain calm during emergencies.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Shifts scheduled between 0600–1800
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• Minimum 30-minute uncompensated lunch
• Exact days/hours/shift duration determined by the Government representative
• On-call required for urgent/emergent GI procedures during nights, weekends, and holidays
• On-call rotation: no more frequent than 1:3

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced military GI clinic and procedural environment where the technician works closely with gastroenterologists, nurses, OR staff, and other healthcare professionals. The role involves significant hands‑on work with patients and endoscopy equipment, prolonged standing/walking, transporting patients and equipment, infection‑control procedures, and responding calmly to urgent or emergent GI cases.

Health & Other Requirements

Must satisfy MTF occupational-health requirements, including applicable TB screening, MMR, varicella, Tdap, annual influenza, and Hepatitis B requirements for direct patient‑care HCWs. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required under this PWS. Medical scrubs are required when working in operating/surgical settings and are provided by the MTF.