Endoscopic Technician

Providence Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,638,000 - 136,479,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Endoscopy is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Technician to schedule procedures, perform data entry for pH studies, and assist in the procedure room. You will handle endoscopy-related tasks including cleaning and disinfecting scopes, preparing equipment for sterilization and repair, and maintaining disinfection logs.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control, with weekend and weeknight call coverage.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technology, Anesthesia Technologist, CNA or Medical Assistant program.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification or Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License or Washington Surgical Technologist Registration.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• National Certified Endoscope Reprocessor or National Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors.
• 1 year of experience in a medical setting as a Surgical Technologist/Anesthesia Technologist/Nursing Assistant/CMA.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures including PPE, Bloodborne Pathogens, biohazard waste removal.

Responsibilities

• Schedule procedures and perform computer data entry for pH studies.
• Assist in the procedure room.
• Clean and disinfect scopes and prepare equipment for sterilization.
• Track scope repairs and cleaning/maintenance logs.
• Assist nursing staff with patient admission to the procedure room.

Education

Surgical Technology program

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License

Washington Surgical Technologist Registration

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

National Certified Endoscope Reprocessor

National Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors

1 year medical setting experience as Surgical Technologist/Anesthesia Technologist/Nursing Assistant/ CMA

Tools

Infection control procedures knowledge

Job description

Description

The Endoscopy Technician is a multi-task position that is expected to schedule procedures, perform computer data entry for ph studies, and assist in the procedure room. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for all task-based Gastroenterology activities. Endoscopy activities include, but are not limited to: cleaning and disinfecting scopes, preparing equipment for sterilization, preparing scopes for repair, tracking repair, procedure room set up, maintaining disinfection logs, maintaining supplies needed for procedures rooms, dirty utility room, and clean utility room, and assisting the nurse with patient admission to the procedure room. The technician has basic knowledge of equipment for troubleshooting equipment problems. The Endoscopy Technician is accountable for demonstrating knowledge of principles and practice of aseptic techniques, and all quality assurance activities related to infection control and disinfection/sterilization of endoscopic equipment. The technician complies will all department specific policies and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician is expected to fulfill varying weekend and weeknight call coverage. The Endoscopy Technician is expected to provide support and coverage across all Swedish campuses as needed. May occasionally work overtime.

The Endoscopy Technician is a multi-task position that is expected to schedule procedures, perform computer data entry for ph studies, and assist in the procedure room. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for all task-based Gastroenterology activities. Endoscopy activities include, but are not limited to: cleaning and disinfecting scopes, preparing equipment for sterilization, preparing scopes for repair, tracking repair, procedure room set up, maintaining disinfection logs, maintaining supplies needed for procedures rooms, dirty utility room, and clean utility room, and assisting the nurse with patient admission to the procedure room. The technician has basic knowledge of equipment for troubleshooting equipment problems. The Endoscopy Technician is accountable for demonstrating knowledge of principles and practice of aseptic techniques, and all quality assurance activities related to infection control and disinfection/sterilization of endoscopic equipment. The technician complies will all department specific policies and procedures. The Endoscopy Technician is expected to fulfill varying weekend and weeknight call coverage. The Endoscopy Technician is expected to provide support and coverage across all Swedish campuses as needed. May occasionally work overtime.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of a Surgical Technology, Anesthesia Technologist, Certified Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant program


• Upon hire:


• Washington Medical Assistant Certification --or--


• Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License --or--


• Washington Surgical Technologist Registration


• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association


• Within 1 year of hire:


• National Certified Endoscope Reprocessor - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association --or--


• National Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution


• 1 year of experience (within 3 years of assuming the position) in a medical setting as a Surgical Technologist, Anesthesia Technologist, Nursing Assistant Certification or Certified Medical Assistant required. Completion of 12 months of full-time employment or equivalent part-time hours processing flexible endoscopes preferred. Knowledge of infection control procedures including PPE, Blood Borne Pathogens, biohazard waste removal. Knowledge of types of microorganisms (bacteria, virus, fungus, prions), disease transmission; prevention of cross contamination and Anatomy and Physiology as related to GI and Pulmonary body systems preferred. Knowledge of scopes and accessories for endoscopic procedures, handling and cleaning of scopes and accessories and reprocessing of scopes/accessories preferred.


• Technician will have experience in scheduling procedures, computer data entry for pH studies, and assisting in the procedure room. Basic computer skills, such as data entry, are required. Employees in this position must demonstrate flexibility and multi-tasking skills that are essential in this job. Ability to read, write and understand English is required. Basic math aptitude and knowledge of units of measurement required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals including cleaning methods, (e.g. manual, mechanical) cleaning implements (e.g. brushes) and equipment (automated flushing systems, automated endoscope reprocessors) for flexible scopes/accessories. Ability to effectively present information in small group situations. Ability to recognize malfunctions of instruments and equipment and decide proper course of corrective action. Assists the staff as delegated in performing patient care activities according to policies and procedures in a timely manner.

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About The Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Requsition ID: 453841

Company: Swedish Jobs

Job Category: Diagnostic Imaging

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 3901 SFH ENDOSCOPY

Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway

Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $32.33 - $47.63

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.