GI Endoscopy Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: GI/Endo Tech

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (Monday-Friday, 0700-1730)
• Hours may vary occasionally
• No call, no weekends
• Up to 40 hours approved for time off

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) certification required at time of submission
• CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor) or CFER certification required at time of submission
• State license appropriate for GI/Endo Tech role (Primary Source Verification required within 30 days of start)

Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Surgical Services (GI/Endo Tech)
• EPIC and Provation experience required
• Years of experience: Minimum 1 year as an Endoscopy Technician, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with Adult, Maternal-Fetal, Neonate, and Pediatric patients
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through official transcript (photocopy of diploma not acceptable)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or follow-up antigen titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions accepted)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and initial professional appearance guidelines
• Complete UVA-specific screening, release authorization, TB screening, and traveler compliance forms prior to start
• Fit testing may be required onsite for patient-facing roles
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment not required for GI/Endo Tech
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidate must have both SGNA and CER or CFER certifications at time of submission
• No prior travel experience required for this position
• No call or weekend shifts required
• Background checks and health documents must include at least two patient identifiers (e.g., name, DOB, address, phone number, or last 4 digits of SSN)

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekends or call, requiring specialized certifications and experience with EPIC and Provation systems.