Gastrointestinal (GI) Technical Assistant - Contract - GITA 0210 AP#01

Job Description

Job DescriptionGastrointestinal (GI) Technical Assistant – Contract

Location: Falmouth, MA
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Variable Day Shift

  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Call: Possible

• Weekends & Holidays: Occasional

Compensation

• Local Rate: $1,725/week

• Travel Rate: $2,149.50/week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Gastrointestinal (GI) Technical Assistant to support safe, high-quality patient care and efficient operations within Endoscopy and Surgical Services. This role assists physicians and nursing staff during diagnostic and surgical procedures while ensuring proper room setup, equipment readiness, patient support, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during endoscopic and surgical diagnostic procedures

• Prepare procedure rooms, set up equipment, and ensure required supplies are available

• Obtain vital signs, position patients appropriately, and assist with patient recovery as needed

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain endoscopy and surgical equipment per established protocols

• Maintain required environmental and equipment monitoring documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

• Coordinate with Sterile Processing regarding specialty instruments and added procedures

• Assist with inventory management of specialized medical and surgical supplies

• Support operating room turnover, patient transport, and pre-procedure preparation

• Perform shave preps per physician orders and established preparation guidelines

• Assist with orientation of new staff under RN direction

• Participate in unit meetings, mandatory training, and on-call rotations

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• One of the following experience requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) as a Nursing Assistant II, CNA, Endoscopy Technician, or similar role
    OR

  • Minimum 1 year of recent experience (within the past 5 years) in direct patient care within Perioperative Services

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles

• Experience in Endoscopy, Operating Room, or Surgical Services

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.