GI Endoscopy Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: GI/Endo Tech

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a large endoscopy department with 19 admit/discharge rooms and 4 procedure rooms.
• Patient population: 30% inpatient, 70% outpatient, including 10% pediatrics.
• Assist with high-level disinfection (HLD) scope reprocessing, room turnover, and intra-procedural physician assistance (general and advanced therapeutic endoscopy).
• Float required; may be assigned to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• On-call required with a 45-minute response time; approximately 132 hours per month on call.
• Schedule: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), every other weekend required.
• Flexible start times required.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Endoscopy Technician within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent.
• Surgical Tech Certification or equivalent allied health certification.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit-specific needs (verify with clinical leadership).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card required.
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable (Washington state patrol search, OBRA registry for CNAs if applicable).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination),
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months,
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer,
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer,
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination,
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season,
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred (declinations accepted).
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of relevant employment within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS.
• Photo ID for badge (passport style with neutral background) may be required depending on facility.

Notes

• Candidates must be able to respond to on-call duties within 45 minutes.
• Floating to other Providence facilities within the region is mandatory.
• This position involves working with a diverse patient population, including pediatric and geriatric patients with complex GI diseases.
• The role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work every other weekend.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this GI/Endo Tech travel contract position in Seattle, WA.