Lead Endoscopy Technician | Rapid City Hospital

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Endoscopy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$22.35 - $25.69

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The Lead Endoscopy Technician is a vital member of the Endoscopy Services team, responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the endoscopy suite and supporting the clinical team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This position provides technical guidance to Endoscopy Technicians, coordinates daily workflow, ensures adherence to infection prevention protocols, and serves as a subject matter expert in the cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of endoscopic equipment.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary technical resource for all endoscopic procedures, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate daily assignments and activities of Endoscopy Technicians to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor compliance with reprocessing and high-level disinfection standards in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CDC, AAMI, SGNA, Joint Commission).
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to optimize procedural flow and equipment availability.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing training of new and existing staff; provide coaching and technical mentorship.
• Conduct routine inspections of endoscopy equipment and collaborate with Biomedical Engineering and vendors for preventive maintenance and repair.
• Maintain accurate logs, inventory records, and documentation related to scope reprocessing, equipment usage, and quality assurance.
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and leadership to resolve technical or operational issues.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and updating of department policies and procedures.
• Remain current with industry best practices, safety standards, and advancements in endoscopy technology.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer;

Certification in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing (CFER), Sterile Processing (CRCST), or related credential required within 12 months of hire

Experience - 3+ years of Endoscopy Experience

Preferred:

Experience - 3+ years of Healthcare Experience; 3+ years of Surgical Nursing Experience

Education - Completion of an accredited Endoscopy Technician or Sterile Processing program preferred

Physical Requirements:

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Clinical Care

Job Family

Clinical Support

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

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