Endoscopy Instrument Tech & Sterile Processing

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Lab Technician to coordinate daily patient surgical schedules, ensure sterile instrumentation, and support all perioperative areas with preparation and disinfection of flexible bronchoscopes and related instruments.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe work environment, accurate quality control, inventory management, and collaboration with charge nurses, physicians, and staff to support high-level disinfection procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with sterile processing and endoscopy equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental sterility, safety standards and QA practices recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Document and monitor quality control tools.
• Receive and inventory departmental supplies and equipment.
• Prepare instrumentation per procedures for high-level disinfection and sterilization.
• Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively.
• Assemble and select instruments for Endoscopy procedures.
• Provide technical support for instrument selection in perioperative areas.

Skills

Environmental sterility

Surgical equipment knowledge

Equipment operation

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Endoscope handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AER

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dedicated Endoscopy Lab Technician to coordinate daily patient surgical schedules, ensure sterile instrumentation, and support all perioperative areas with preparation and disinfection of flexible bronchoscopes and related instruments.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe work environment, accurate quality control, inventory management, and collaboration with charge nurses, physicians, and staff to support high-level disinfection procedures.