Endoscopy Decontamination Technician I

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a decontamination technician for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Endoscopy Unit in North Carolina. This full-time role involves operating decontamination equipment and ensuring scope cleanliness to support GI procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months related experience preferred, and current BLS certification with completed HLD training within three months of employment. Strong teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months related experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; complete HLD training within three months.
• Ability to perform decontamination and assist GI procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates department equipment in decontamination areas and reports issues.
• Performs decontamination of scopes and instruments; inspects for cleanliness.
• Assembles scopes and instruments per procedures; maintains documentation.
• Supports workflow and patient throughput; assists in GI procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, specimen collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Disinfection procedures

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a decontamination technician for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Endoscopy Unit in North Carolina. This full-time role involves operating decontamination equipment and ensuring scope cleanliness to support GI procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months related experience preferred, and current BLS certification with completed HLD training within three months of employment. Strong teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential.