Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
The GI Technical Specialist assists physicians and nurses during endoscopic procedures and ensures all equipment is properly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained. They are responsible for setting up endoscopic suites, managing specimen collection, and providing technical support during both routine and emergency procedures.
Position Status: Full time
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week: 40
Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview Responsibilities of the GI Technical Specialist (Acute) include assisting the physician, and/or RN during procedures.
Possesses knowledge of endoscopic equipment and procedures performed.
Assures endoscopic equipment in good working order.
Able to perform all necessary elements of cleaning, high level disinfection and scope reprocessing per department policy and procedures.
The GI Technician is responsible for setting up and organizing endoscopic suites.
Will prepare the rooms and endoscopes for patient use.
Participates with room turnover, pathology, specimen collection and logging, and documentation as directed.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required or
Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required or
Emergency Medical Technician - KBEMS Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required or
Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Completion of Surgical Tech program, CNA, MA, EMT or Nursing student completed 1st semester. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
What you will do
Completes tasks as delegated by RN or physician within defined role functions and documented competency, and assists the physician and GI RN before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with required tasks such as (biopsy, polypectomy, abdominal pressure, banding, dilation, ultrasound, specimen collection, etc.)
Completes organizational and department specific learning modules/training as assigned or required specific to own job role, including quality assurance and improvement activities, reprocessing, HLD and maintenance of equipment according to infection control policies and manufacturer’s instructions.
Technically competent to trouble shoot the processor tower, and associated machines (i.e. lithotripsy, spyglass, EUS, APC, etc.), GI software program issues and automated endoscopic reprocessing machines and follows appropriate steps to get issues resolved as quickly as possible, especially in emergent situations.
Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices which includes requirement to take call, and live/or be able to respond to the hospital within 30 min. of notification for all on-call cases.
Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, able to work under pressure during emergency procedures (bleeds, food bolus, foreign body), and able to perform job duties outside of the home unit in potentially uncomfortable or emergent situations such as ER, ICU, OR.
Possess the ability to perform advanced procedures with GI provider, acting as their assist. Must possess knowledge of needle advancement, placement, ability to view objects under fluoroscopy guidance, in addition to extensive training and competency in the following procedures (scheduled or on-call):
ERCP (multiple different techniques for different providers)
EGD with Bravo capsule placement
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Rectal Ultrasound
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Provides and maintains a healthy, safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organizations and institutional policies.
Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility for own actions, follows appropriate reporting structures, utilizes effective communication methods and skills, and formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers.
Demonstrates cost effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment.
Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
Demonstrates self-directed learning to meet own professional development, and participates in performance improvement activities, and regularly attends staff meetings
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Candidates must hold a certification in surgical technology, CNA, EMT, or be a nursing student who has completed their first semester. The role requires the ability to complete the GI Associates program within 90 days and maintain BLS certification.
Market context
In Kansas, physician-adjacent roles in emergency settings tend to favor candidates with recent acute-care experience, especially when the schedule and patient acuity are demanding. These positions are competitive because employers often want current national certification, DEA registration, and familiarity with emergency department workflows, while KS licensure plus PALS and ACLS can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original job description and confirm your credentials before applying.
