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.

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