Endoscopy Tech

Riverside Hospital•Williamsburg, VA

12d

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager in the Endoscopy Room. Assists with coordinating nursing care and functions as an active team member. Prepares and maintains endoscopic equipment, instrumentation, and supplies, including disinfecting, storing, and preparing instruments for use. Uses simple to complex equipment and participates in ongoing education and competency activities related to scope cleaning and proper equipment use. Documents high-level disinfection, retrieves and handles specimens, and cares for endoscopy scopes. Serves as an expert for specialized endoscopy services by anticipating equipment and supply needs, preparing for cases, supporting the Specialty Nurse, and identifying and communicating procedural needs, including endoscope repairs. The role includes setting up and breaking down the endoscopy procedure room for colonoscopy, EGD, and flexible sigmoidoscopy, as well as travel cases with the hospital. The technician supports the endoscopy registered nurse and team in patient care, maintains a sterile field, collects and delivers specimens, and cleans and decontaminates scopes according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable protocols. The position follows OSHA, CDC, DNV, and manufacturer guidelines; adheres to quality controls for scope storage and temperature and humidity; and promptly escalates critical issues in this high-risk process. The technician collaborates with physicians and surgeons to support specialized procedural needs and optimal outcomes. The role anticipates supply and equipment needs, supports cost containment, provides feedback on equipment and product evaluations, recommends cost-saving and waste-reduction solutions, participates in vendor education, ensures appropriate use of equipment and supplies, and helps train and support team members, volunteers, and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor certification from IAHCSMM, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain endoscopic equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
Set up and break down the endoscopy procedure room for colonoscopy, EGD, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Set up and break down endoscopy travel cases with the hospital.
Use supplies to assist with procedures and troubleshoot equipment errors.
Actively support and assist the endoscopy registered nurse and team in patient care.
Ensure the procedural field remains sterile.
Collect and deliver specimens collected during procedures.
Clean, decontaminate, disinfect, store, and prepare endoscopes according to protocols and manufacturer recommendations.
Prevent patient infection through appropriate endoscope cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, storage, and antisepsis.
Follow OSHA, CDC, DNV, and manufacturer guidelines and quality-control requirements, including scope storage and temperature and humidity guidelines.
Document high-level disinfection and promptly elevate critical issues.
Collaborate with physicians and surgeons to meet specialized procedural needs and support optimal outcomes.
Anticipate equipment and supply needs and arrange for them in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Support cost containment, evaluate new equipment and products, and recommend cost savings and waste reduction.
Participate in vendor education and ensure appropriate use of equipment and supplies per tier.
Participate in and assist with training and support for team members, volunteers, and students.
Participate in ongoing education and competency activities related to scope cleaning and endoscopic equipment and instruments.