gi endoscopy tech

Returning candidates, log in here! GI Endoscopy Tech Requisition ID 2025-429849 Department Outpatient Surgery Hours / Pay Period .01 Shift Day Standard Hours 07-1730 variable Location WA-Federal Way Posted Pay Range $25.30 - $39.22 /hour Company Name Virginia Mason Medical Center Telecommute No Where You’ll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Tech, you will provide crucial technical support during endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency. Every day you will meticulously prepare, maintain, and sterile process endoscopy equipment, assist physicians during procedures, and prepare rooms while maintaining accurate documentation. Day of Procedure: room set-up for each procedure, engaging with providers as necessary to ensure all required equipment is ready for use. Assists patients with preparation for procedures including entering data into Cerner as delegated by RN. Assists RN with patient readiness including checking vitals, patient positioning, performing enemas, taking blood glucose reading, and performing equipment safety checks. Participates in pre-procedure time out as part of healthcare team. Engages with patient as necessary to ensure their comfort. Assists with procedures and operates a variety of equipment under the direction of the provider. Collects, prepares and labels specimens during endoscopic exams. Prepares pathology slips according to standard work.Assists with care of patient in recovery as delegated by RN including taking and documenting vital signs, removing IV catheter, and ambulating patients as necessary in preparation of discharge. Hands off information between procedures rooms, equipment inventory and other staff members ensuring that procedures start on time with all necessary equipment available and ready for useTo be successful, you will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail in sterile processing, and collaborative skills in a fast-paced clinical setting, contributing to positive patient outcomes. Job Requirements Requires certification as a GI Technical Specialist from the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) to be completed within 6 months.This position requires a high school diploma or GED.Ability to read and comprehend at a 12th Grade Level or above.Must be able to read, understand and implement instructions related to proper cleaning and high level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes and accessories as well as various complex therapeutic modalities. Requires moderate physical strength in moving and adjusting equipment and patients. Requires...