Endoscopy/Gastroenterology(GI) Technician (2308) - Department of Public Health - City and County of San Francisco

10/15/2024 - Amended to update the selection procedures - removing the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire.

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

• Application Opening – Friday, October 4, 2024
• Application Deadline – Friday, October 18, 2024
• Salary: $82,680 - $100,490 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: CBT-2308-H00122

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, the 2308 Endoscopy/GI Technician assists the provider, nurse, and patient with pre, intra, and post care during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. The Endoscopy/GI Technician is responsible for performing technical skills within regulatory and organizational standards and departmental scope of service. They are proficient with gastrointestinal endoscopic equipment and ensure proper performance of endoscopic equipment, selecting alternate equipment or adjusting equipment settings to accommodate patient needs. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists physician and nurse staff to complete endoscopic procedures, including, but not limited to: Colonoscopy with or without interventions, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Mucosal Resections (EMR), Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with and without interventions, Esophageal Dilation, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.
• Assists physician in accomplishing intraprocedural interventions, including but not limited to: obtaining biopsies, preparing diagnostic biopsy specimens, polypectomy, application of hemostatic clips, intramucosal injection, inflation of balloon dilators, and placement of intraluminal stents.
• Assists physician and nurse staff to verify correct patient and procedures, informs patients of the procedure to be performed, and ensures patient comfort and safety during the procedure.
• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures and maintains adequate inventory of supplies in endoscopy rooms.
• Evaluates the functioning and calibration of the endoscopy equipment used during the procedure to ensure patient safety.
• May assist in training staff in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and GI Procedures.

The Endoscopy/GI Technician also performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

1. Experience: Six (6) months of experience working with patients in a healthcare setting; AND

2. License and Certification: Possession of a BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. 

• Experience in a hospital, acute, or ambulatory care setting.
• Experience in endoscopy or gastroenterology.
• Experience with medical tools and equipment, including their setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Assessment Component
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in Supplemental Questionnaire exam that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to:

Supplemental Questionnaire Examination (Weight: 100%): Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. 

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

• COVID-19 Policies 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Note on ICARE 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process 
• Conviction History 
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Workers
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Diane Zhou at diane.zhou@sfdph.org or 628-271-6703 .

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.