Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II
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Harris Health System
Houston, TX, US
Summary
The Gastroenterology Technician II supports the GI Lab by preparing procedure rooms, handling specimens, and cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment. They also troubleshoot equipment and assist nursing and medical staff to ensure a safe and efficient procedural environment.
Job Description
Hiring Post: Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II – LBJ Hospital
Compensation: $30.50/hour
Career Area: Allied Health
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Part-Time
Job ID: 181176
Benefits
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Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
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$10k student loan repayment
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Shift differentials where applicable
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
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Life and AD&D insurance
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401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Subsidized parking
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Access to a credit union
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Employee disaster relief support
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Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment
About the Position
Harris Health is seeking a Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II to join the GI Lab team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
The Gastroenterology Technician II provides essential support to the nursing and medical staff of the GI Lab. Responsibilities include preparing procedure rooms, supplies, and equipment; assisting with specimen handling; and cleaning and disinfecting scopes and other equipment according to established standards.
In this role, you will also troubleshoot equipment appropriately and help maintain an efficient, safe, and well-prepared procedural environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional and patient-centered care.
About Harris Health System
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.
Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.
Requirements
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Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Minimum of 1 year of work experience in gastroenterology and/or completion of another endoscopy-related certificate program, such as a Surgical Technologist program
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Endoscopy Technician Program, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Program, or SGNA Advanced Associates Program, as applicable
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Licensure and Certification
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross-approved program
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Communication Skills
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Above-average verbal communication skills
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Ability to communicate effectively in a setting with frequent public and patient contact
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Knowledge and Skills
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Gastroenterology and endoscopy procedures
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Medical terminology
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Procedure room preparation
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Specimen handling
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Scope cleaning and disinfection
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Equipment troubleshooting
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Personal computer proficiency
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to work effectively with nursing and medical teams
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Work Schedule
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Part-time/Supplemental
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Flexible schedule
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Weekends and holidays as required
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Overtime as needed
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On-call availability
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Job Details
Career Area: Allied Health
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $30.50/hour
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States
Job ID: 181176
Join Harris Health and bring your gastroenterology expertise to LBJ Hospital, where you'll support skilled nursing and medical teams while helping deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care to patients throughout Harris County.
Mission
Harris Health is a public, integrated health system dedicated to improving the health of our communities by delivering high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with community and academic partners.
Vision
As One Harris Health, our vision is to enable healthier communities through innovative care delivery, collaboration and partnerships.
Values
Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Compassion.
Harris Health’s core commitments include:
We Commit to One Harris Health.
As One Harris Health, we will ensure a unified system of health delivery across the care continuum, and in our daily work. One Harris Health is a culture that bridges roles, departments and partnerships, and embraces collaboration in support of community care.
We Commit to Enterprise Risk Management.
As One Harris Health, we will continually survey our internal and external environments for strategic-level risks that will impact our organization and will respond to those risks based on our risk tolerance and appetite.
We Commit to Leveraging Technology.
As One Harris Health, we will implement our strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access and workforce resiliency. We will support our workforce through the changes to processes and roles that new technologies offer through proper training and re-training.
We Commit to Innovation.
As One Harris Health, we will innovate through our people, processes and technologies to improve the health of our communities.
We Commit to Collaboration Inside and Out.
As One Harris Health, we will seek collaboration internally (especially with our workforce) and externally to improve access and the overall health of our communities. We will also seek to expand opportunities for local businesses to learn how to work with Harris Health.
Founded
1966
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Bellaire, Texas
Mission
Harris Health is a public, integrated health system dedicated to improving the health of our communities by delivering high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with community and academic partners.
Vision
As One Harris Health, our vision is to enable healthier communities through innovative care delivery, collaboration and partnerships.
Values
Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Compassion.
Harris Health’s core commitments include:
We Commit to One Harris Health.
As One Harris Health, we will ensure a unified system of health delivery across the care continuum, and in our daily work. One Harris Health is a culture that bridges roles, departments and partnerships, and embraces collaboration in support of community care.
We Commit to Enterprise Risk Management.
As One Harris Health, we will continually survey our internal and external environments for strategic-level risks that will impact our organization and will respond to those risks based on our risk tolerance and appetite.
We Commit to Leveraging Technology.
As One Harris Health, we will implement our strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access and workforce resiliency. We will support our workforce through the changes to processes and roles that new technologies offer through proper training and re-training.
We Commit to Innovation.
As One Harris Health, we will innovate through our people, processes and technologies to improve the health of our communities.
We Commit to Collaboration Inside and Out.
As One Harris Health, we will seek collaboration internally (especially with our workforce) and externally to improve access and the overall health of our communities. We will also seek to expand opportunities for local businesses to learn how to work with Harris Health.
Founded
1966
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Bellaire, Texas
