Gastroenterology Tech (GI Tech) - FT- Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together. As part of Optum, SCA Health redefines specialty care by developing accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals.

Our values inform our attitudes, actions and culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

Responsibilities

The Gastroenterology Technologist (GI Tech) provides patient care to meet identified patient outcomes and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse. The GI Tech performs duties according to scope of practice, role and responsibilities and best practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists other members of the procedure team with gowning, gloving, applying eye protection to perform patient procedures
• Assists with the preparation of the procedure room for procedures
• Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after‑care of supplies and equipment
• Knows and practices the principles and procedures of aseptic and sterile technique as applicable
• Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and procedures
• Knows how to pre‑clean, disinfect, process and safely store endoscopes according to best practice guidelines, facility policy and under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for processing and storage
• Participates in procedure validation and TIME OUT processes with the rest of the procedure team
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high‑level disinfectors, instrument washers, other designated processors
• Demonstrates understanding of procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy and procedures
• Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies
• Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares rooms, supplies, and equipment, as assigned and directed by Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Prior Experience as a GI Tech and/or Operating Room Technician (ORT) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, required

USD $16.88/Hr. USD $30.53/Hr.