Endoscopy Technician - GI

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Endoscopy GI team at North Alabama Medical Center, a 263-bed acute care facility serving Florence, Alabama, and the surrounding Shoals community. Our Endoscopy department is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered gastrointestinal care through advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Team members work in a collaborative environment alongside experienced physicians, nurses, and support staff who are committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and exceptional service. We take pride in fostering a supportive culture where teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of infection prevention and sterilization practices
• Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct

Nice To Haves

• Handle with Care preferred
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program
• Surgical Technologist certification
• Previous endoscopy, surgical services, or sterile processing experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Endoscopy suite with required solutions, scopes, equipment, and supplies prior to procedures.
• Verify that endoscopes have been appropriately reprocessed and are ready for patient use.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper function and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Assist with patient preparation, transport, positioning, and transfer activities.
• Support physicians and clinical staff during endoscopic procedures by passing scopes, instruments, and supplies.
• Monitor and account for supplies utilized during procedures.
• Receive, label, process, and prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
• Perform inspection, decontamination, assembly, high-level disinfection, and storage of endoscopes and patient care equipment according to established guidelines and policies.
• Process and document scopes and supplies using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility and effectiveness of reprocessing methods.
• Monitor and perform testing of antimicrobial and disinfection solutions in accordance with manufacturer instructions and departmental requirements.
• Operate departmental equipment safely and according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to equipment processing, testing, and quality assurance activities.
• Adhere to all infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards, including ASGE, AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA, and facility policies.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities and departmental initiatives.

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

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