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GI TECH III

Cooper University Health Care
United States, New Jersey, Camden
3 Cooper Plaza (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2025
GI TECH III
Camden, NJ
Job ID 44496 Job Type Full Time
Shift Day
Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support
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About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.


Short Description

  • Some of the primary duties that GI technicians perform include:

    • GI Technicians prepare rooms and equipment before endoscopic procedures and clean up and sterilize after procedures
    • Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies for endoscopic procedure
    • Ensuring equipment functions properly
    • Preparing waiting and recovery rooms or procedure suites
    • Maintaining endoscopic equipment, including cleaning, disinfecting and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines
    • Transporting patients according to medical personnel instructions- Helping physicians and nurses perform endoscopic procedures
    • Attending training as necessary to enhance or refresh skills
    • Collecting specimens from patients
    • Collaborating effectively with other care providers regarding procedures and patients' conditions
    • Staying current on endoscopy developments by reading literature, speaking with colleagues or participating in professional organizations
    • Assists with Business Office Support duties and will be trained to EPIC applications and front desk registration & copay collection

Overview

The Mt. Laurel and Willingboro locations are only outpatient units, whereas the Special Test Unit (STU), located on the sixth floor in the main hospital is an outpatient and inpatient unit. All are run by the hospital largely to serve diagnostic and therapeutic needs of the Gastroenterology Division.

The most common gastroenterology procedures are upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. In the pulmonary suite (STU only), endoscopy of the airway procedures is performed, and are commonly called bronchoscopy.

All units are staffed by surgical schedulers, patient service representatives, nurses, and GI technicians. Anesthesiology is present for all GI procedures. Nurses rotate between the admission (Pre op), procedure suites, recovery (PACU) and pre-admission testing. They must be familiar with all roles and procedures in the GI Unit.


Experience Required

3 years related experience required.

Acute care hospital or outpatient experience preferred.

Additional unit-specifications may be required.


Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.


License/Certification Requirements

Central Sterile Processing (CSP) certification required:

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification OR
  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification OR
  • Advance GI Technical Specialist certification OR
  • Completion of SGNA GI - Course Advanced Associates Program required
  • BLS

Must maintain certification.


Special Requirements

Mon-Friday 8A to 4:30P (flexible)

  • Leads and directs the work of others.
  • Additional unit-specific qualifications may be required. Ability to learn IDX and EPIC applications.
  • The TECH III should be an individual who has a satisfactory performance evaluation and is interested and willing to be a Team Leader.
  • The individual will complete a Cooper University Hospital Tech/Nurse Associate/Unit Secretary/Companion Preceptor Course during orientation.
  • The team leader is an individual who has worked at Cooper University Hospital for at least a year (experience on the unit is preferred).
  • Demonstrates effective written, verbal communication. Computer skills
  • Promotes positive working environment by facilitating team work.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and sets priorities appropriately.
Hourly Rate Min $21
Hourly Rate Max $34
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