Gastroenterology Endoscopy Instrument Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Gastroenterology Endoscopy Instrument Technician (Medical Instrument Technician - GI)

Description

Serve as a member of the GI Endoscopy Team, assisting clinicians during diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures. Independently handle GI endoscopy instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures such as colonoscopy, EGD (including dilation), EUS, ERCP, and advanced interventions. Set up and maintain equipment, support sterile technique, document patient responses, and respond immediately to safety and equipment deviations.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform full-range duties across GI endoscopy procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, EGD, EUS, ERCP, Pill Cam, FNA, liver biopsy, paracentesis, variceal banding, enteroscopy, EMR, stent placements, PEG tube placement)
• Assist physicians with complex GI procedures by obtaining specimens, supporting cytology, injecting contrast/dye, and performing suctioning
• Prepare the procedure room; set up, calibrate, and ensure proper functioning of endoscopy and ancillary equipment
• Reprocess and maintain specialty critical reusable medical equipment following SOPs and universal precautions
• Maintain sterile/aseptic technique and learn independent instrument preparation without direct supervision
• Identify and immediately correct breaks in technique or procedure
• Detect and address infection-control and equipment malfunction safety hazards, including hazards related to computerized endoscopy systems
• Anticipate patient deviations from normal and respond to emergent situations
• Document care and patient response thoroughly
• Use basic computer systems to record patient and endoscopic data in accordance with privacy and information security policies
• Assist with patient calls and reinforcement of bowel preparation compliance and post-procedure instructions

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete pre-employment onboarding and identification requirements
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Meet grade-level qualification requirements (GS-04 to GS-07) based on relevant experience and/or education
• Preferred at full performance level: current BLS and at least 2 years recent experience with routine/complex endoscopic procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for full-time employees meeting income criteria
• Federal retirement pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• No telework; in-person role with varying duty hours and 24-hour on-call rotations