GI Endoscopy Technician – East Campus – 127465

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 1-10-24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 1-22-24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTIONThe GI Endoscopy Technician is responsible for setting up and assisting physicians and nurses with all GI procedures (including ERCP’s and other advanced procedures). 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 I/II is required to float between Hillcrest, Thornton, and KOP sites, and during regular working hours as well as on call hours.

• Two (2) years of experience as a GI Endoscopy Tech.
• Two (2) year of advanced interventional GI procedures.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have current LVN, CNA, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), EMT, Dialysis Tech or SurgicalTech certification.
• 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.
• Proven knowledge of various GI/special procedures, medical insurance billing, charge entryprocedures, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical EMR system.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse patient population and teams.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations during regular working hours as well as on call hours based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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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