Endoscopy Instrument Tech I – Decontamination & Sterilization

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time Endoscopy Decontamination Tech to support the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Endoscopy Unit. Primary duties include decontamination, inspection, and packaging of endoscopes and instruments, with participation in standard disinfection and storage procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 6 months related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months related experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; complete high-level disinfection (HLD) training within 3 months.
• Ability to operate Endora tracking system and related decontamination equipment; maintain documentation.
• Competency in scope handling during GI procedures such as EGD and colonoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Operates all department equipment in decontamination and reports issues.
• Performs cleaning, disinfection, inspection and packaging of scopes and instruments.
• Assembles and stores instruments; ensures proper handling per procedure room needs.
• Maintains documentation of decontamination processes using Endora system.
• Assists with specimen transport and workflow support for patient throughput.
• Follows safety policies to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and contaminants.
• Supports GI procedures in critical care and OR settings as needed.
• Participates in monthly department meetings and training opportunities.
• Maintains inventory and schedules for cleaning and sterilization.
• Ensures instruments are ready for endoscopy and pathology workflows.
• Assists with general endoscopy room readiness and patient flow.
• Adheres to department policies and quality standards.

Skills

Proficient communication

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

GI procedure support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Endora tracking system

Medivators

Dri-scope

Veriscan

Scope Buddy

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time Endoscopy Decontamination Tech to support the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Endoscopy Unit. Primary duties include decontamination, inspection, and packaging of endoscopes and instruments, with participation in standard disinfection and storage procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 6 months related experience.