Specialty Tech II - GI Lab - Full Time - 12hr Days

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Single Day

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai and, it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our sixth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incrediblefor yourself, and for others! Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!

About the GI Lab

The Specialty Technician II is an integral member of the GI Endoscopy team, providing technical support for patient procedures while helping ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the GI Lab. Working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, this position assists with GI procedures, supports scope reprocessing activities, maintains equipment readiness, and collaborates with endoscopists, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

As a Specialty Technician II, you will provide technical support before, during, and after GI procedures while working closely with physicians, RNs, anesthesia providers, and other members of the procedural team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performs proper high-level disinfection (HLD) and scope reprocessing in accordance with established procedures and manufacturers' Instructions for Use (IFUs). The current job description specifically identifies competency in HLD techniques for scope reprocessing as a GI Endoscopy responsibility.
• Operates and maintains HLD equipment and tests HLD solutions according to manufacturers' IFUs.
• Performs scope cultures as required to help ensure scopes are procedure-ready.
• Identifies inoperable or damaged scopes and prepares equipment for servicing.
• Coordinates messenger/courier services for scopes requiring repair and completes required repair documentation.
• Maintains accurate records and tracking of scopes sent out for repair.
• Operates, handles, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment and instruments used within the assigned area; recognizes malfunctions and initiates repairs appropriately.
• Maintains an efficient, clean, organized, and compliant scope processing environment and follows infection-prevention and safety practices.
• Supports initial and annual scope-processing competencies for GI Specialty Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and supports orientation and training of new hires, students, and other team members.
• Collaborates across the department, shares knowledge and expertise, and responds effectively to operational needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: Minimum one year of equivalent on-the-job training assisting with general endoscopic procedures.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) required upon hire; Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program preferred.