Endoscopy Technician

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for an Endoscopy Technician at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 64 hours every two weeks on the day shift, for 8 hour shifts, and has no weekend rotation. This job is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more.

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

The shift times are: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm, 8:30am-5pm, and 9:30am-6pm

About this Unit:

The Endoscopy department at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital features four dedicated procedure rooms and one OR suite, supporting a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures. Technicians in this unit play a hands-on role in preparing equipment, assisting providers during procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention and patient safety. With weekday-only shifts and a collaborative care team, this unit offers a structured, supportive environment for those passionate about gastroenterology. It's an ideal setting for techs who value precision, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Job Responsibilities

The Endoscopy Technician is an integral part of the GI team within the Endoscopy department who under the guidance and direction of the nursing team accomplishes a variety of delegated nursing assistive tasks such as equipment and supply set-up, assisting with collection of specimens, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and scopes, exam room prep and clean-up including the documentation of cleaning and disinfection processes.

Job Expectations:

• Completes tasks as delegate by RN with defined role functions and competencies.
• Assist the physician and nurse before, during and after the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, handling of devices used during procedures including forceps, snares, tomes, baskets and balloons under the guidance of the procedure physician.
• Reprocesses and maintains equipment according to standards of infection prevention. policies/procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
• Provides and maintains a healthy and safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with regulatory agency requirements and standards set forth by professional organization and institutional policies,
• Participates in ongoing continuing education.
• Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
• Complies with legal and practice standards inherent in patient care (e.g. patient's bill of rights).
• Conducts oneself in an ethical and confidential manner.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as directed, collaborates with the care team to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Communicates effectively with patient and inter profession team to ensure quality and continuity of care ensuring high quality and patient experience outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited: Surgical Tech, or Endoscopy Tech or Instrument Tech Program or specialized training/education in gastroenterology.

Preferred Qualificiations

• AAMA or CSSD certification
• Past experience in an endoscopy or gastroenterology setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status