Endoscopy Technician

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

6h

About The Position

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of endoscopic procedures.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technologist Program
• Surgical Tech License

Responsibilities

• Prepares Endoscopy suite with solutions, scopes, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of scopes and equipment.
• Validates that complete and current reprocessing of the scope has occurred for every procedure.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, and positioning patients.
• Passes scopes and supplies to assist the physician during endoscopy procedures.
• Continually accounts use of supplies during endoscopy procedures.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and high level disinfection of scopes and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, ASGE, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Processes and documents all scopes and supplies using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED