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
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.
Qualifications
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, Skills and Abilities
• 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.
Licenses and Certifications
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
State Specific Requirements
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.
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.