Endoscopy Decontamination Technician I

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to support decontamination, inspection, and assembly of operating instrumentations in the Endoscopy Unit. You will ensure timely availability of instrumentations for endoscopic and pulmonary procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and related experience. You will work Monday–Friday with 4-10 hour shifts and potential call, in a 40-hour work week in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills.
• Operate Endora and related decontamination devices and perform instrument cleaning.
• Knowledge of instrument IFU’s and scope care, disposal, and cleaning schedules.
• Competent in GI procedures support (EGD, colonoscopy, snares, biopsy) in critical care and OR.

Responsibilities

• Operates all department equipment in decontamination areas and reports issues to the Assistant Nurse Manager of Endoscopy.
• Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of scopes and other instruments.
• Inspects scopes and instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assembles scopes and instruments into proper carrying containers according to procedure room needs.
• Packages special instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains documentation of decontamination processes utilizing Endora system.
• Stores scopes and other instruments in identified location.
• Collects instruments for special sterilization, delivers to the specific areas for sterilization, and picks up instruments post sterilization process for storage or immediate use in the Endoscopy unit.
• Participates in the department's monthly meetings and educational training opportunities.
• Assists other team members as needed, such as delivery of specimen to the pathology laboratory area and other errands assisting workflow and patient throughput.
• Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.
• Exhibits competency in assisting general endoscopic procedures within the Endoscopy unit, at the patient?s bedside in critical care, and in OR such as EGD, colonoscopy, specimen collection, snares, biopsy forceps, and dilations.

Skills

Communication

Endora tracking

IFU knowledge

GI procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to support decontamination, inspection, and assembly of operating instrumentations in the Endoscopy Unit. You will ensure timely availability of instrumentations for endoscopic and pulmonary procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and related experience. You will work Monday–Friday with 4-10 hour shifts and potential call, in a 40-hour work week in North Carolina.