Endoscope Reprocessing Tech CDH Endoscopy Lab Full-time Days

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Endoscope Reprocessing Tech in Illinois to support perioperative services under RN supervision. The role emphasizes accurate patient information sharing, safety, and efficient operation within a fast-paced care setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic life support, and strong communication. It includes on-call duties and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical terminology, proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect perioperative care under RN supervision.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and supports continuous quality improvement.
• Communicates care plans and patient progress to RN and team.
• Assists with admission, discharge and patient transport as needed.
• Participates in department-wide cost reduction and process improvements.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

CPR

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

The Endoscope Reprocessing Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent Perioperative Care Technician who works under the supervision of the RN in delivering skilled and effective direct and indirect perioperative care and all related functions. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Participates in the department's continuous quality improvement and activities.

Hours & On-Call:

• 8-hour day Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm. Mandatory on-call requirement every 4th weekend Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-6:30pm. Mandatory Rotating Holiday on-call 6:30am-6:30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Collaborates with the RN to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues.
• Clarifies with the RN any special procedures or observations necessary.
• Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate.
• Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems.
• Performs required clinical skills in a timely efficient manor per protocol, such as: vital sign measurement, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care. Also includes: application of teds/pneumatic teds, clipping, preparation of IV's, restocking of unit, ambulation and toileting of patients, and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance of the unit.
• Gathers data necessary for planning the care of patients to include intake, output, and vital signs.
• Assists with admission, orientation of patient and family to room, discharge and transporting of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for significant changes.
• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or oral assignments and direction.
• Maintains Education Record and participates in annual competencies.
• Partners with manager to create a plan to provide employee with the necessary skills to deliver up-to-date patient care.
• Provides Warm Open Welcome to all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and other customers in a manner that shows genuine caring concern.
• Assists with house-wide and department-wide Quality Improvement activities.

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical terminology, proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR - Basic Life Support

Preferred:

• GI Endoscope reprocessing or Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• Proficient in phlebotomy/blood draws/EKG/glucoscans
• Nursing Assistant Certification

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence DisclosureArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits:

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medi