Endoscopy

Gastroenterology Technician

Position Overview

The facility's gastroenterology lab is seeking a Gastroenterology Technician to support gastroenterologists with a variety of endoscopic procedures. You'll work with adult and geriatric patients, providing direct care and technical support in a busy procedural setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures and room setup/cleaning
• Demonstrate competency in endoscope disinfection, care, and handling
• Process equipment through decontamination stages using ultrasonic washers and approved disinfectants
• Perform scope washing, disinfecting, storing, and quality testing
• Maintain quality control of sterilization and terminal cleaning processes, including biological monitoring
• Collect specimens and supervise sterilization processes
• Transport patients between departments
• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with registered nurses
• Manage supply inventory and communicate needs to inventory staff
• Practice universal precautions and hazardous materials management
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent; Associate's/Technical Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in GI Lab or operating room setting
• Current BLS certification from an approved vendor (required)
• Call requirement: a few days per week with rotating weekends

Position Details

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday (5 x 8 hour shifts)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
• Union: SEIU represented

This role offers hands-on procedural experience in a well-established healthcare setting on California's Central Coast.