Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II
Required skills
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Surgical Technologist
- Endoscopy Technician Program
- SGNA
- BLS
- AHA
- Red Cross
- Medical Terminology
- Specimen Handling
Nice to have
- SGNA Advanced Associates Program
Role summary
Harris Health is seeking a Supplemental Gastroenterology Technician II for the GI Lab team at LBJ Hospital. This part-time role involves preparing procedure rooms, supplies, and equipment, assisting with specimen handling, and cleaning/disinfecting scopes and equipment. The technician will also troubleshoot equipment and maintain a safe procedural environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, minimum 1 year of gastroenterology experience or related certificate program, and BLS certification.
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
Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
$10k student loan repayment
Shift differentials where applicable
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Subsidized parking
Access to a credit union
Employee disaster relief support
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
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in gastroenterology and/or completion of another endoscopy-related certificate program, such as a Surgical Technologist program
Endoscopy Technician Program, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Program, or SGNA Advanced Associates Program, as applicable
Licensure and Certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross-approved program
Communication Skills
Above-average verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively in a setting with frequent public and patient contact
Knowledge and Skills
Gastroenterology and endoscopy procedures
Medical terminology
Procedure room preparation
Specimen handling
Scope cleaning and disinfection
Equipment troubleshooting
Personal computer proficiency
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with nursing and medical teams
Work Schedule
Part-time/Supplemental
Flexible schedule
Weekends and holidays as required
Overtime as needed
On-call availability
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.
