Endoscopy Center Technician (CNA, MA, PCT)
About The Position
The Endoscopy Center Technician provides professional care to patients in the Endoscopy Center under the direct supervision of an Endoscopy Center nurse. The role builds respectful, positive relationships, maintains effective communication with internal and external customers, manages time responsibly, pursues educational opportunities for professional development, and attends staff meetings and in-service opportunities as appropriate. This is a Monday–Friday position with 10-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and a rotating day off each week. The technician rotates through multiple areas of the ambulatory surgery center, including Prep Assistant, Turn-Around Assistant, Recovery Room HUCNA, and Scope Reprocessing Technician duties. Compensation typically starts between $17.75 and $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The full range is $17.75–$24.59 per hour, with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, tenure, and skill development. The position reports to the Endoscopy Nurse Supervisor or designee.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Certified CNA through the State of Illinois, medical assistant, or other medical training required.
- Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Able to read, write, and communicate.
- Maintain and comply with patient confidentiality.
- Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment and patients for positioning and transportation.
- Requires visual and hearing acuity.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of related work experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients from the waiting room to the prep area.
- Obtain patient vital signs and assist with transporting patients to the procedure area cart.
- Perform CLIA-waived testing.
- Clean and stock rooms during turnover.
- Assist with transportation of patients in and out of the procedure room.
- Set up EKG and vital-sign monitoring equipment in procedure and recovery areas.
- Assist the physician with dilation.
- Answer call lights in the procedure area and help troubleshoot equipment.
- Verify pathology specimen log-in and pack specimens for shipping.
- Process physician orders and generate discharge paperwork.
- Assist with patient care, including obtaining vital signs, repositioning, toileting, and discharge transportation.
- Remove IV catheters as instructed by an RN.
- Clean, stock, and order supplies as necessary.
- Set up scopes, place and connect the appropriate scope in the procedural room, and ensure equipment functions properly.
- Remove and store scopes after disinfection.
- Perform initial bedside scope cleaning, room turnover, scope leak testing, and manual cleaning of scopes and accessory equipment at the sink.
- Connect scopes to the Automatic Endoscopy Reprocessor (AER).
- Test and document OPA concentration before each AER cycle.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance premiums
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 120 hours of annual leave for hires during years 1–2
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
