Supplemental Gastroenterology Tech II - LBJ Hospital - Flex Schedule

Harris Health System 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, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

Job Summary

The Gastroenterology Technician II (GT II) proficiently performs a variety of activities that support the nursing and medical staff of the GI Lab, which includes preparing supplies, equipment, and room for procedures; handling of specimen and cleaning / disinfecting scopes and other equipment according to standards; and troubleshooting equipment appropriately. The GT II demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees / Work Experience :

High School diploma or equivalent and One (1) Year Work Experience in gastroenterology and / or another endoscopy certificate program (ie - Surg Tech Program) and Endoscopy Technician Program (OR) Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Program or SGNA Advanced Associates Program.

Licensure / Certifications :

Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.

Communication Skills :

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Proficiencies : Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Medical Terms

Work Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, On Call

Program Description

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Allied Health

Schedule :

The lab is open Monday-Friday 6am to 6pm. Shifts will flex based on volume 8hrs only.

No on-call or weekends.

Locations :

Potential to work LBJ Hospital GI Lab, Quentin Mease GI Lab or Ben Taub Hospital GI Lab as this is PRN.