Senior Endoscopy Technician

Sentara Health • Hampton, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SENIOR Endoscopy Technician to join our dynamic team. Our department consists of two dedicated Endoscopy labs performing a wide range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Endoscopy Technician plays a critical role in patient care by assisting the proceduralist during complex cases and ensuring the highest standards of infection control through meticulous endoscope reprocessing.

Clinical Scope & Procedures Our unit performs a mix of routine diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures, including: Gastrointestinal: Diagnostic EGDs and Colonoscopies, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR). Pulmonary: Diagnostic Bronchoscopies, Navigational Bronchoscopy, and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS).

Job responsibilities: Assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department. Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Requirements

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Tech or Endoscopy Tech program Required.
• Endoscopy Experience - 3 years

Nice To Haves

• Trade School Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or SGNA Associate (GTS) preferred
• Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (SGNA) Certification

Responsibilities

• Intra-Procedural Assistance: Assist physicians and nurses during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Anticipate the needs of the proceduralist, handle specimens, and manage complex equipment setup.
• Scope Reprocessing: Perform manual cleaning and high-level disinfection (HLD) of flexible endoscopes strictly adhering to manufacturer guidelines and infection control standards.
• Room Turnover: Ensure procedure rooms are cleaned, stocked, and set up efficiently between cases to maintain department flow.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform leak testing and visual inspection of scopes; troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs as necessary.
• Assists with the patient care in the Endoscopy Department.
• Is familiar with gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases and assists during endoscopic procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees