Endoscopy Technician I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position in the Endoscopy Unit at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and preferred six months of related experience. The role involves operating and maintaining decontamination equipment, performing manual and automated decontamination of scopes and instruments, inspecting them for cleanliness and functionality, and assembling them for procedures. The technician will also package special instruments, document decontamination processes using the Endora system, store instruments, and collect/deliver instruments for sterilization. Additionally, the role includes participating in department meetings and educational training, assisting team members with workflow, specimen delivery, and errands, and adhering to policies for preventing the spread of contaminates. A key function is assisting with general endoscopic procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, specimen collection, and dilations, including travel GI cases in critical care and the OR.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current BLS certification required.
Complete high-level disinfection (HLD) training with first three months of employment with annual renewal.
Proficient communication skills
Ability to operate equipment such as Endora tracking system, Medivators, Dri-scope, Veriscan, Scope Buddy, and other devices related to scope decontamination and disinfecting of other instruments
Knowledge of instrument IFU's, care/disposal of solutions in use in the decontamination room, and scope/scope cabinet cleaning schedules
Ability to show competency in scope handling during general GI procedures such as EGD, colonoscopy, use of snares and biopsy forceps, dilation procedures, and assistance in doing travel GI cases in critical care and OR

Nice To Haves

Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates all department equipment in designated decontamination areas and promptly reports issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy.
Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of scopes and other instruments.
Inspects scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
Assembles scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers according to procedure room needs.
Packages special instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
Performs required decontamination and verifies adequacy of the process.
Maintains documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system.
Stores scopes and other instruments in identified location.
Collects instruments for special sterilization, delivers to the specific areas for sterilization, and picks up instruments post sterilization process for storage or immediate use in the Endoscopy unit.
Participates in the department's monthly meetings and educational training opportunities.
Assists other team members as needed, such as delivery of specimen to the pathology laboratory area and other errands assisting workflow and patient throughput.
Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.
Exhibits competency in assisting general endoscopic procedures within the Endoscopy unit, at the patient?s bedside in critical care, and in OR such as EGD, colonoscopy, specimen collection, snares, biopsy forceps, and dilations.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program