The Role
Supports endoscopic procedures by preparing rooms and equipment, assisting procedural teams and patient positioning, performing high-level disinfection and equipment troubleshooting, managing inventory and documentation, handling specimens, aiding scheduling and transport, and maintaining compliance and quality-control records.
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Job Summary
The Endoscopy Technician supports high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting with endoscopic procedures and maintaining equipment to ensure safety and compliance. Performs technical and specialized duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including preparing procedure rooms, cleaning and disinfecting endoscopic equipment, and ensuring proper inventory of supplies. Plays a vital role in facilitating efficient procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.
Essential Functions
The Endoscopy Technician supports high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting with endoscopic procedures and maintaining equipment to ensure safety and compliance. Performs technical and specialized duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including preparing procedure rooms, cleaning and disinfecting endoscopic equipment, and ensuring proper inventory of supplies. Plays a vital role in facilitating efficient procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.
Essential Functions
- Prepares procedure rooms and ensures proper setup of equipment, instruments, and supplies for each endoscopic procedure.
- Assists procedural teams by anticipating the needs of the physician and supporting patient positioning during procedures.
- Cleans, decontaminates, and performs high-level disinfection of endoscopic equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues with endoscopes and related equipment to minimize procedural delays.
- Ensures proper handling, labeling, and documentation of specimens and cultures in accordance with policy.
- Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies, ensuring all items are in stock and removing expired items as needed.
- Maintains accurate department records, including quality control documentation for decontamination and equipment maintenance.
- Assists with scheduling, preoperative calls, and medical record organization to support procedural readiness.
- Transports patients and supplies as necessary, ensuring timely and safe movement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician or sterile processing program preferred
- 0-2 years of healthcare experience required
- 1-3 years of previous endoscopy experience preferred
- Knowledge of endoscopic procedures, equipment maintenance, and disinfection protocols.
- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
- Ability to anticipate procedural needs and respond effectively to physician and team requirements.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage supplies, documentation, and patient transport.
- Proficiency in using communication tools to address concerns and resolve issues.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and patient-centered care environment.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA preferred or
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred
- Indiana: SGNA course within six (6) months of employment.
- New Mexico: GI certification or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technologist (CORST) preferred.
- Pennsylvania: SGNA course within six (6) months of employment.
- Texas: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.
Skills Required
- Completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician or sterile processing program
- 0-2 years of healthcare experience
- 1-3 years of previous endoscopy experience
- BCLS (Basic Life Support) issued by AHA, ARC, or ASHI
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - AAMA
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Indiana: SGNA course within six months of employment
- Pennsylvania: SGNA course within six months of employment
- Texas: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire
- New Mexico: GI certification or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or CORST
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
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