Endoscopy Tech I

BJC HealthCare • Creve Coeur, MO

10d

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician, the Endoscopy Tech I assists with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Duties include transporting patients, disinfecting and processing equipment, preparing the procedure room, and assisting with patient care. The role also processes instruments and equipment, orders and tracks supplies, maintains equipment and the endoscopy database, and keeps accurate statistics. The technician trains staff on endoscopy instrument processing, supplies, and equipment maintenance.

The position is part of the Endoscopy department at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, a specialized service for inpatient and outpatient clients. The department performs procedures including upper endoscopy (EGD), esophagoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, bronchoscopy, EBUS, small bowel enteroscopy (SBE), and video capsule endoscopy. The team includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and technicians overseen by an Endoscopy Supervisor.

The position is on the day-shift team, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no set schedule for four 10-hour shifts. Staff may be required to work late shifts; once a shift begins, the employee is expected to finish the day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience is required.
• No supervisor experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sterile processing experience or prior patient care experience.
• Less than two years of experience is listed under preferred requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
• Transport patients and assist them with changing.
• Disinfect and process endoscopy equipment and instruments.
• Prepare the procedure room and assist with patient care.
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies and maintain equipment.
• Maintain the endoscopy database and accurate procedure-related statistics.
• Train staff in endoscopy instrument processing, supplies, and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED