Endoscopy Technician - Springfield Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The Endoscopy Technician I at Springfield Regional Medical Center inspects and reprocesses reusable department supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The role requires knowledge of reprocessing standards and guidelines and ensures reusable items are processed, tracked, and stored appropriately. The technician supports patient safety through thorough cleaning, disinfection, inspection, documentation, infection-control practices, and monitoring of specialty-scope channel checks. The role also promotes organizational behavioral expectations, quality patient care, stewardship, and effective use of organizational and human resources. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of infection-control principles.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Ability and willingness to float throughout markets as directed.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Acceptance of authority.
- Critical thinking.
- Communication with supervisors and teammates.
- Teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Six months of previous endoscope reprocessing experience.
Responsibilities
- Leak-test, manually clean, validate cleaning, and disinfect reusable endoscopy supplies, instruments, and equipment according to organizational policies and procedures.
- Inspect supplies, instruments, and equipment for cleanliness and functionality.
- Operate Automated Endoscopic Reprocessors (AER) and other reprocessing equipment according to organizational policies and procedures.
- Accurately document reprocessing, tracking, and required logs.
- Follow infection-control practices, including personal protective equipment, hand washing, aseptic techniques, and cleaning and disinfection procedures.
- Monitor channel checks on specialty scopes to ensure appropriate pre-cleaning and reprocessing for patient safety.
- Promote organizational behavioral expectations and support efforts to exceed Key Performance Indicator goals.
- Provide quality patient care while demonstrating stewardship and responsible management of organizational and human resources.
- Inform a supervisor about supply, instrument, or equipment concerns.
- Float throughout markets as directed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions, when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
