GI Endoscopy Technician
Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center

Job Opportunity: GI/Endo Tech

Location: Santa Monica, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)
• On-call required:

  • Weeknights: 4:30 PM – 7:30 AM (average 8 weeknights per 6-week schedule)
  • Weekends: 24 hours (average 2 weekends per 6-week schedule)

Facility Overview

• Acute Care Hospital, beachside location
• Total staffed beds: 266
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Navy Blue for RNs; provided for L&D/OR/Cath Lab
• Parking available (fees apply)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Endoscopy Technician
• Endoscopy Technician experience within the last year

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renew every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary by unit and clinical track.

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS
• Badge photo required for identification

Important Notes

• No block scheduling accommodations available
• Guaranteed hours: facility may call off once every two-week pay period
• Candidates must submit requested time off (RTO) at time of application
• Onsite requirements apply; some documents and tests may be completed onsite

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a structured schedule and on-call responsibilities, requiring experienced GI/Endo Tech professionals with strong clinical skills and flexibility.