Gastrointestinal Laboratory Technician

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Job Summary

Assists medical teams using endoscopes to diagnose or treat patients with gastrointestinal problems. Endoscopy techs are medical assistants that interact with patients and help physicians and nurses that specialize in gastrointestinal (GI) medicine. They prepare the room, equipment, and assist during endoscopy procedures. Provides support to physicians and nurses while the procedure is underway, handle specimens collected, and preform high level disinfection of endoscopy equipment. Care for patients who need screenings, have stomach or intestine problems, or those who are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses like colorectal cancer.

Essential Functions:

• Performs High Level Disinfection of endoscopy equipment. (20%)
• Processes patient intake. (20%)
• Prepares and disassembles rooms for procedures. (10%)
• Transports patient. (10%)
• Charts in medical record of physician observations and patient interactions. (10%)
• Collects patient biopsies and specimens. (10%)
• Assists physician and RN with invasive procedures and other duties to contribute to the flow of the unit. (10%)
• Assists physician in complicated procedures that utilize fluoroscopy. (10%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience as a medical professional assisting patients and medical teams required.

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required.

• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants required

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• LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board required

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• CNA-Certified Nurse Aide - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center required

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• EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Gastrointestinal procedures.
• Good hand-eye coordination, priority decision making skills and organizational skills.
• Works well as a team player and has excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to perform procedures wearing a lead apron.
• Epic and Provation charting experience, preferred.
• Certifications that are applicable to Gastroenterology related to High Level Disinfection and/or Sterile processing, preferred.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.