Endoscopy Decontamination Tech I – Hands-On Sterilization

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Decontamination Technician in the Endoscopy department in High Point, NC. You will operate decontamination equipment, sanitize GI scopes, and ensure proper packaging and storage for re-use.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with six months of related experience and a current BLS certification. Responsibilities include maintaining Endora documentation, supporting GI procedures, and adhering to infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; six months related experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; complete HLD training within first 3 months with annual renewal.
• Knowledge of instrument IFU's, care/disposal of solutions used in decontamination, and scope cleaning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operates decontamination equipment and reports issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy.
• Performs manual and automated decontamination of scopes and instruments.
• Inspects scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assembles scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers.
• Packages special instruments according to manufacturer instructions.
• Performs required decontamination and verifies adequacy of the process.
• Maintains documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system.
• Stores scopes and instruments in identified locations.
• Collects instruments for special sterilization and transports to appropriate areas.
• Participates in monthly department meetings and training opportunities.
• Assists with delivery of specimens to pathology lab and other workflow support tasks.
• Follows policies to prevent spread of bloodborne and airborne contaminants.
• Exhibits competency in assisting GI procedures in Endoscopy, bedside, OR scenarios.

Skills

Proficient communication

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

IFU knowledge

Scope handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Decontamination Technician in the Endoscopy department in High Point, NC. You will operate decontamination equipment, sanitize GI scopes, and ensure proper packaging and storage for re-use.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with six months of related experience and a current BLS certification. Responsibilities include maintaining Endora documentation, supporting GI procedures, and adhering to infection-control policies.