GI Endoscopy Tech II - Gastroenterology - 128560

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The GI Endoscopy Technician II is responsible for setting up and assisting physicians and nurses with all GI procedures (including ERCP's and other advanced procedures). The GI Endoscopy Technician II performs at an advanced knowledge and skill level. Duties include but are not limited to the following: procedure room set up, cleaning equipment and room; specimen collection and process; assisting during the pre and post procedure phases of care, patient transport, maintaining and operating equipment, performing high level disinfection, and assuring appropriate scope washing compliance; ordering supplies; restocking and maintaining inventory; assisting with billing functions and maintaining unit statistics; assisting with administrative and admission tasks and performing other duties as assigned.

The GI Endoscopy Technician is required to float between Hillcrest, Thornton, and KOP sites, and will have 10 hour shifts with weekend, holiday, and night on call hours requirement.

Selected candidate may be hired at the Endoscopy Tech I or Tech II level based on qualification and experience.

• One (1) year as a GI Endoscopy Tech and/or Patient Care experience (GI Tech, LVN, CNA, Certified Medical Assistant, EMT, Dialysis Tech, Surgical Tech or other experience directly assisting physicians with procedures); OR a combination of education and experience.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical EMR system.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse patient population and teams required.

• Two (2) years of experience as a GI Endoscopy Tech (minimum qualification for Tech II level).
• Two (2) years of advanced interventional GI procedures (minimum qualification for Tech II level).
• Recognized as a GTS (GI Technical Specialist) or an AGTS (Advanced GI Technical Specialist ) by completion of the SGNA Associates Program or Advanced Associates Program (for Tech II level).
• Current LVN, CNA, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), EMT, Dialysis tech or Surgical Tech certification.
• GI Procedural Tech or Tech experience.
• Bilingual Spanish.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the Tech 1 or Tech 2 level based on the applicant’s qualifications.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $72,892 - $90,577 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $34.91 - $43.38

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