GI ENDOSCOPY TCHN 3

The University Tower Endoscopy Suite provides direct patient care for patients undergoing elective, urgent and emergent endoscopic and related procedures in collaboration with licensed medical staff. This job requires technical skills but also patient care skills, knowledge of physical anatomy, effective communication, and collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, maintenance of all equipment and supplies related to procedures performed. Assisting medical staff pre-intra-and post procedure with various duties including collecting, and preserving specimens and proper disposition of any specimens, and positioning patients. Responsible for cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopes and instruments received by all units within the Division of Perioperative Services, has the ability to identify when equipment needs repair, preparing equipment to be sent to central processing, maintaining electronic equipment, and coordinating repair of the equipment with the proper department or company. Other duties include maintaining accurate logbooks, restocking rooms, and checking supplies are available.

This position includes night, weekend, and holiday call. Responsible for assisting with training of GI Technicians Level 1 and Level 2. This position is solely responsible for ensuring that all procedural equipment and supplies are present, clean, in working order and to assist nursing staff in the setting up and breaking down of procedure rooms to support patient care. Functions include high level disinfection of endoscopes and instruments, preparing equipment to be sent to central processing, maintaining electronic equipment used with endoscopes and coordinating its repair with Clinical Engineering, ordering, and stocking supplies, performing trouble shooting and inventory of equipment. Other duties include maintaining accurate logbooks for HLD process/procedures and culturing of endoscopy equipment. This position includes weekend/holiday on-call.

The service areas include, but not limited to, the GI Adult and Pediatric Endoscopy, Interventional Pulmonary, Operating Room, and off unit care locations such as but not limited to ICU, SICU, MSICU, CTICU, Radiology, IR, Burn Unit, Transfer Unit, Children surgery, Operating Room, 48x O.R., Emergency Department, or other locations.

Apply By Date 12/29/2025 by 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of demonstrated work experience in a role of GI Technician.
• Achieves SGNA GI Associates certification program within one year title classification designation
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• SGNA GI Associates certification
• GI Technician Vocational Training Program graduate
• 2+ years of demonstrated work experience in a role of GI Technician
• KSA to "bed-side" clean flexible endoscopes per manufacture instruction for use.
• KSA to manually wash/clean flexible endoscopes per manufacture instruction for use
• KSA to High Level Disinfect (HLD) flexible endoscopes per manufacture instruction for use
• Demonstrate knowledge of SGNA and AGA recommended practices

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Clinical Responsibilities
• 15% - Additional responsibilities for Tech 3
• 15% - Equipment & Procedure Room Preparation
• 5% - Equipment Inventory
• 5% - Supplies/Ordering Inventory
• 5% - Personal / Environmental Safety

• 5% - Teamwork

Department Overview

The department delivers patient care through provision and management of capital, supplies, instrumentation, and technological support as well as human resources in collaboration with medical and para-medical staff to effectively manage patients undergoing elective, urgent, and emergent GI and Pulmonary Endoscopy interventions.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $35.33-$43.96
• Salary Frequency: Hour
• Salary Grade: 298
• UC Job Title: GI ENDOSCOPY TCHN 3
• UC Job Code: 009395
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): TBD
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

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Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; floats to other areas; and works weekends, holidays and call as required.References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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