Endoscopy Technician
Company: GI Associates
Location: Stevens Point
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary Join our
dedicated Endoscopy Center team and make a difference in the
patient experience every day. The Endo Technician – Assist plays an
essential role in providing exceptional care and support to
patients throughout their endoscopy procedures. This position
assists physicians during procedures, processes and reprocesses
scopes and related equipment, manages specimens, supports the RN
and/or CRNA with pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care, and helps
maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized environment-all while
upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. *This is a
.80 FTE position (with consideration up to 1.0 FTE) at our Stevens
Point facility, with potential to work at our Wausau facility as
well. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities •Assist
physicians during procedures by preparing and organizing the
environment, selecting and setting up proper equipment,
instrumentation, and supplies, and maintaining clear communication
throughout each case. •Collect, prepare, label, document, and send
specimens according to protocol; track specimens to ensure timely
receipt of final reports. •Clean, handle, store, and reprocess
scopes and endoscopy equipment in compliance with all infection
control and quality standards; perform room turnover and promptly
report any equipment issues to the Endoscopy Center Director.
•Support the RN and/or CRNA with patient care before, during, and
after procedures-transporting patients, removing IV catheters,
assisting with pre- and post-bay turnover, and cleaning
equipment-all while accurately documenting care provided in the
electronic medical record. •Restock and maintain supplies in all
areas, including pre- and post-bay areas, procedure rooms, and
utility rooms. •Perform daily care and maintenance of all
reprocessing and endoscopy equipment to ensure proper function and
longevity. •Complete daily and weekly duty checklists to uphold
infection control, quality, and safety standards within the
Endoscopy Center. •Participate in projects and initiatives as
assigned by the Endoscopy Center Director. •Serve as a
knowledgeable and supportive resource to team members and peers,
contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
•Maintain current knowledge of trends, procedures, and techniques
relevant to endoscopy and patient care. •Perform other duties as
assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education High school diploma or
equivalent required. Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or
Surgical Technician degree preferred. Licensure/Certification BLS
certification required. GTS (GI Technical Specialist) certification
through SGNA required within three years of employment. Experience
GI technician experience or recent OR/ambulatory surgery experience
preferred. Competencies Required Knowledge Working knowledge of
medical terminology. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency
required to practice safely and effectively in an ambulatory
surgical setting. Skills Possesses interpersonal, communication,
and listening skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously
with patients, physicians, and all staff members. Maintain
structure of the Endoscopy Center protocols while considering
compassionate care for our patients. Proficient computer skills
working in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Demonstrates
professionalism and respect in all forms of communication and
correspondence. Abilities Ability to maintain strict
confidentiality of health information. Ability to work in a fast
paced, multi-tasking environment and cope with rapidly changing
patient care needs. Ability to document accurately and efficiently
in an electronic medical record. Ability to work as a team member,
responding to the needs of peers. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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