Gastroenterology Technician

Gastroenterology Technician

The Community Colorado Springs & Fort Carson, Colorado

Colorado Springs is one of America's most desirable cities, nestled at the base of Pikes Peak with over 300 days of sunshine each year. The city offers an unparalleled quality of life with world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving cultural scene, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to Garden of the Gods, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, scenic hiking and biking trails, and some of the finest skiing in the Rocky Mountains all just an hour from Denver. With a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and a cost of living well below other major Colorado cities, Colorado Springs consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States.

About the Facility Evans Army Community Hospital

Evans Army Community Hospital is a state-of-the-art military medical center serving the Fort Carson community, including active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. As part of the Defense Health Agency, Evans ACH delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across a wide range of specialties including primary care, surgery, radiology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, behavioral health, and women's services. The facility is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient-centered care and offers healthcare professionals a rewarding opportunity to serve those who serve our country.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine endoscopic procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, pH/manometry testing, hydrogen breath analysis, liver biopsies, and PEG/PEG-J placement
• Assist with emergency GI procedures including GI bleeds, food obstructions, and foreign body obstructions
• Screen, check in, and escort patients to treatment areas; prepare rooms and patients for examinations
• Take, monitor, and record physiological measurements; triage urgent needs
• Prepare and administer medications under supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider
• Assemble, maintain, clean, disinfect, and operate medical and diagnostic equipment
• Maintain training and certification for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of endoscopic equipment
• Monitor patients receiving moderate/conscious sedation including cardiac monitoring, respiratory status, and hemodynamic stability
• Document all patient care activities accurately within the electronic medical record; maintain supply inventory

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES; or certification through AAMA (CMA) or AMT (RMA); or equivalent military training.
• Experience: Minimum 12 months of bedside hospital experience within the past 24 months.
• Certifications: BLS required.
• Licensure: N/A (non-credentialed position).
• U.S. Citizenship required

Schedule

Monday Friday, 8-hour shifts between 06001800. Starting times may vary based on clinic needs.

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