Endo Technician II - Endoscopy Department

UNC Health Care; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking an Endoscopy Technician to support the physician and nursing staff, ensuring the endoscopy suite is prepared and instruments are properly reprocessed. This role involves assisting during procedures and maintaining equipment per UNC infection prevention policies.

The position requires either Surgical Technology program graduation or a HS diploma/GED, with BLS certification and 1 year of healthcare experience. Onsite work, 40 hours/week, day shift.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or High School diploma or GED.
• If graduation is HS diploma: Licensed as a Nursing Assistant I by the North Carolina DHHS.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Clerical—Schedules endoscopy procedures using the scheduling system and handles receptionist/clerical duties; orders and stocks supplies; prepares rooms and equipment.
• Clinical—Assists MD and RN with endoscopic procedures under supervision; handles instruments; assists with patient care, admission and discharge, patient identification and vital signs; documents in forms and charts.
• Professional Development—Maintains BLS and completes Endoscopy Technician competencies; attends trainings and meetings.
• Technical—Performs high-level disinfection (HLD) and reprocessing of endoscopes; maintains AERs or vapor management systems; monitors chemical levels and ensures proper hookups for channeled scopes; records data per UNC policies.

Skills

Scheduling

Endoscopy procedures

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Graduation from Surgical Technology program or HS diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

This position also provides assistance to the physician during operative and invasive procedures. This position functions to assure endoscopy suite is adequately prepared for procedure and monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Reprocess and maintain of endoscopes and other endoscopy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clerical--Uses computer scheduling system to schedule endoscopy procedures at mutually acceptable times. Performs receptionist/ clerical duties as needed. Orders and stocks supply inventory, prepares rooms and equipment to accommodate patient load. Runs errands as necessary to lab, pharmacy, CD. Understands operation, function and handling of equipment, supplies.
• Clinical--Assists MD and RN with endoscopic procedures under supervision registered nurse. Utilizes instruments during procedures. Assists with the delivery of direct nursing care. Assists with admission and discharge of patients. Assists with patient identification and vital signs. Documents/ charts on forms as required. Assists with positioning of patient. Assists with collection and preparation of endoscopy specimens. Demonstrates a cooperative nature with physicians and nurses while responding to needs and requires of patients/ families.
• Professional Development-- Maintains BLS and competencies as prescribed by department annual Endoscopy Technician checklist. Attends in-services and organizational meetings.
• Technical-- Attends all required training and completes all required competencies for high-level disinfection (HLD) processes – initially and yearly as required by UNC Medical Center policy. Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per UNC Infection Prevention endoscope policy and manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) for specific equipment in use, including specific endoscopes. Maintains automated endoscope reprocesses (AERs) and/or vapor management hoods (if relevant). Ensures the correct hookups and adapters are in use for channeled scopes reprocessed in AERs. Checks all chemical levels in reservoirs and basins to ensure adequacy. Checks minimum effective concentrations as appropriate and per manufacturer’s IFUs for HLD chemicals. Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions. Has knowledge of and appropriately dons and doffs personal protective equipment (PPE) in the reprocessing room per policy and OSHA regulations. Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs. Accurately records all necessary data in appropriate logs according to UNC Medical Center policies.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or High School diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• If graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program: No licensure or certification required.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Licensed as a Nursing Assistant I by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of relevant health care experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NDH Endoscopy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.