How to hire a gastrointestinal technician

How to hire a gastrointestinal technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gastrointestinal technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gastrointestinal technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gastrointestinal technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The gastrointestinal technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect gastrointestinal technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of gastrointestinal technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Gastrointestinal Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Gastrointestinal Technician		$12-25
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Endoscopy Technician	An endoscopy technician is primarily in charge of assisting physicians and nurses during endoscopy preparations and procedures. Their responsibilities often include thoroughly sterilizing the equipment before every process, making necessary adjustments in adherence to the needs of cases, handling the endoscope, and monitoring the condition and vital signs of patients... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Vital Signs
   • Patient Care
   • Procedure Rooms
   • EGD
   • IV
   • Infection Control
   • EKG
   • Medical Equipment
   • Blood Pressure
   • Colonoscopy
   • Endoscopy

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage set-up of endoscopic equipment and cleanliness of procedure room.
   • Assist endoscopy procedures alongside G.I.
   • Assist Gastroenterology doctors with various procedures including the most frequent being colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD).
   • Clean, disinfect, and/or sterilize endoscopy instruments and equipment according to SGNA guidelines and manufacturers guidelines.
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   • Explain dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient and calculate the proper amount for fluid removal during dialysis procedure.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your gastrointestinal technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A gastrointestinal technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, gastrointestinal technicians' average salary in south carolina is 20% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gastrointestinal technicians earn 51% less than senior-level gastrointestinal technicians.
   • Certifications. A gastrointestinal technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a gastrointestinal technician's salary.

   Average gastrointestinal technician salary

   $37,355yearly

   $17.96 hourly rate

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   Entry-level gastrointestinal technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a gastrointestinal technician job description

   A job description for a gastrointestinal technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a gastrointestinal technician job description:

   Gastrointestinal technician job description example

   What You Will Do:
   
   Under general supervision, performs delegated patient care and applies advanced technical skills in all Endoscopy procedures. Fulfillment of job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas.
   
   II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
   
   The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
   
   + Assists the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient with the assessment of the patient by monitoring parameters outlined by the Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nursing Standards of Practice.2. Identifies, records and reports overt findings to the Registered Nurse concerning the physical and mental condition of a patient in accordance with the Nursing Documentation Policy.3. Assists the Registered Nurse in patient status evaluation by reporting patient information such as vital signs or response to nursing actions such as conscious sedation.A. Reports verbally to the nurse significant changes in patient's physical and cognitive condition.B. Documents patient information such as vital signs, npo status and other appropriate information on special procedures nursing form as stipulated in the Nursing Documentation Policy.C. Aids in patient positioning, abdominal pressure and transfers.4. Assists physician directly in complicated therapeutic procedures involving guidewire manipulation, stent placements, balloon dilations, stone retrieval, electrocautery, laser therapy including photodynamic therapy, endoscopic ultrasound, variceal and hemorrhoid banding, insertion of esophageal catheters, probes, naso and percutaneous gastric and jejunal tubes, polypectomies, fine kneedle aspiration, clipping of bleeding vessels, celiac plexus neurolysis, tumor obliteration, specimen processing, sphinctertomies, and biliary manometry.5. Assists physicians directly with obtaining various patient specimens such as biopsies for culture, Clo tests, pathology and viral studies, brush cytology, microbiology and pH specimens.6. Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots all endoscopic equipment. Notifies Charge Nurse and Biomed of any problems as indicated.A. Schedules in-services on all new equipment for staff.B. Schedules annual in-services on existing equipment for staff.C. Trains and educates new staff on functioning and care of endoscopic equipment.7. Orders all central supply, materials management and pharmacy supplies for unit.8. Initiates CPR procedures as needed for patient care and safety.9. Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip.10. Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples per physician order. Obtains intravenous access per physician order.11. Performs general support services for the unit and patient which may include running unit errands, procuring equipment and taking and relaying messages accurately and correctly.12. Performs related and delegated tasks that include pre, intra and post procedure care and documentation for the endoscopic patient as needed.13. Adheres to all divisional and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures. Maintains and provides appropriate case and cleaning of all endoscopes according to CSC Guidelines and Unit Polices.14. Performs data entry into the endoscopic database along with basic computer troubleshooting.15. Makes patient pre and post procedure calls.16. Act in a preceptorship role to GI Technicians who are in training.17. Assist in departmental scheduling of all GI Technicians to ensure continuity of care and adequate coverage during operating hours of the clinic.18. Assume a leadership role within the department by participating in committees both within the Endoscopy department and/or within the hospital on a larger organizational level (i.e. C2X committees).
   
   What You Need to Be Successful:
   
   1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
   
   2. Completion of a recognized training program, such as courses provided through UMMS, community colleges, United Stated Armed Forces with the attainment of certification as Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsman or equivalent.
   
   3. Successful completion of an advanced technical endoscopic skills seminar course.
   
   4. Two years of direct endoscopic experience is required.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right gastrointestinal technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with gastrointestinal technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit gastrointestinal technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gastrointestinal technician job on Zippia to find and recruit gastrointestinal technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit gastrointestinal technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gastrointestinal technician

   Once you've found the gastrointestinal technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new gastrointestinal technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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