Endoscopy Aide

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Endoscopy Aide, you will provide hands-on patient care and essential support before, during, and after endoscopy procedures. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient procedural environment while supporting the clinical team, preparing rooms and equipment, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. As the Endoscopy Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. At Raleigh General Hospital people are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent – Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – Required within 30 days of hire.
• Patient Safety & Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, comfort, dignity, and compassionate care.
• Infection Prevention & Technical Proficiency: Maintains strict adherence to infection prevention practices and demonstrates knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, handling, and maintenance of endoscopy equipment and instruments.
• Teamwork & Communication: Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other healthcare professionals while communicating concerns appropriately and professionally.
• Reliability & Adaptability: Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, dependability, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy, organization, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous relevant healthcare or clinical experience preferred; Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing patient safety and infection prevention through adherence to hospital policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and infection control standards.
• Providing compassionate patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), including assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs as directed, and ensuring patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Preparing procedure rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure a clean, organized, and safe environment for endoscopic procedures, including endoscopes, processors, ERBE equipment, irrigation systems, and automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs).
• Supporting physicians, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other members of the care team by anticipating and responding to procedural and patient care needs.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining endoscopy equipment and the procedure environment in accordance with established policies and manufacturer guidelines, including endoscopes, processors, ERBE equipment, irrigation systems, and AERs.
• Maintaining procedure room readiness through efficient room turnover, stocking and organizing supplies, removal of waste and soiled linen, and proper maintenance of transport and oxygen equipment.
• Assisting with the safe lifting, positioning, and transport of patients and equipment while promoting patient comfort and safety.
• Participating in quality assurance, performance improvement, and infection prevention activities to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Communicating effectively with interdisciplinary team members and promptly reporting patient, safety, equipment, or operational concerns.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED